Hans (1896–1983)
Hans is a CH artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $264. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Hans sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $264 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hans on OpeningBid →What is a Hans work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans work is $264.
The median Hans painting sells for $281 across 8 lots.
The median Hans work on paper sells for $158 across 3 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 16 | $281†‡ | $942† | 50% | 2023-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $158† | $815 | 50% | 2022-11-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $165–$638†‡ | $298†‡ | $942† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $942† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $815 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $777‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $158† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hans worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans work is $264. The median Hans painting sells for $281 across 8 lots. The median Hans work on paper sells for $158 across 3 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Hans painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans painting is $281. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Hans's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans painting is $942. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $942 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Hans's auction record?
Hans's auction record is $942, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $942 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Hans record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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