Hans (1894–1986)
Hans is an artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $140. 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 $220 (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 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans work is $140.
The median Hans painting sells for $140 across 45 lots.
The median Hans work on paper sells for $23 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Hans paintings typically sell for $91–$221 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $140†‡ | $825‡ | 90% | 2023-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $23† | $23† | — | 2005-11-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $513†‡ | $825‡ | — | 2011-05-01 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $96–$241†‡ | $160†‡ | $504† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $91–$221†‡ | $128†‡ | $825‡ |
† 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 | 2009 | $825‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $513† |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $23† |
† 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 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans work is $140. The median Hans painting sells for $140 across 45 lots. The median Hans work on paper sells for $23 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hans paintings typically sell for $91–$221 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans painting is $140. 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 $825. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Hans painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $128, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Hans painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 auction record?
Hans's auction record is $825, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Hans record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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