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# SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF (1911–1983)

SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF is a Swiss artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $684. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $2,058 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF work is $684.

The median SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF painting sells for $773 across 18 lots.

The median SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF work on paper sells for $181 across 8 lots.

The median SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF print sells for $60 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $60† | $60† | — | 2009-11-01 |
| Paintings | 28 | $773† | $2,058† | 64.3% | 2023-11-10 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $181† | $762† | 61.5% | 2021-11-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $60. Paintings (28 lots) median $773, record $2,058. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,058 (buyer's premium not included). A typical SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $394–$750† | $463† | $816† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $729–$1,320† | $816† | $2,058† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $92–$258† | $158† | $669† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,058† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,591† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $762† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $669† |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $60† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF work is $684. The median SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF painting sells for $773 across 18 lots. The median SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF work on paper sells for $181 across 8 lots. The median SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF print sells for $60 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF painting is $773. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF painting is $2,058. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,058 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF work on paper is $181. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF work on paper is $762. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $762 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $816, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF's auction record?

SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF's auction record is $2,058, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,058 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “SCHWARZENBACH, HANS RUDOLF auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/schwarzenbach-hans-rudolf (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.