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Hans Coper Sculpture: Auction Prices

1920–1981

Of the 211 lots by Hans Coper (sculpture) recorded at auction between 2006 and 2026, 196 found a buyer (93%). The median price realised is $70.4kSign up free to see across 196 priced sales; the middle half sold for $33.3kSign up free to see–$134kSign up free to see. Monumental ovoid pot holds the top price on file: $881kSign up free to see at Phillips (November 2021). Most results come from Phillips (180), Bonhams (25) and Rago Auctions (2).

Record: Monumental ovoid pot — $880,512Sign up free to see

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Hans Coper sculpture: key figures

Auction results
211
Sold rate
93%
Active at auction
2006–2026
Median price
$70.4kSign up free to see
Record price
$881kSign up free to see Monumental ovoid pot, Phillips, Nov 2021

Top auction houses: Phillips (180), Bonhams (25), Rago Auctions (2)

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  1. Cup on stand with internal stem holder by Hans Coper, circa 1969, Stoneware, pitted black glaze over a textured and incised body, sold Nov 2023
    Cup on stand with internal stem holder, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    14.6 x 9.4 x 6.2 cm (5 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 353
    £24,130≈ $29,243≈ €27,753Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Bulbous pot on cylindrical foot with internal stem holder by Hans Coper, circa 1974, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a textured and incised body, the interior with manganese glaze, sold Nov 2023
    Bulbous pot on cylindrical foot with internal stem holder, circa 1974
    Sculpture
    15 x 10 x 9 cm (5 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 352
    £27,940≈ $33,860≈ €32,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Early single 'Tripot' on base by Hans Coper, circa 1960, Stoneware, layered porcelain slips and engobes over a textured and incised body, the lip and interior with a manganese g, sold Nov 2023
    Early single 'Tripot' on base, circa 1960
    Sculpture
    42 x 10 x 10 cm (16 1/2 x 3 7/8 x 3 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 351
    £95,250≈ $115,433≈ €109,551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Cup on stand with central disc by Hans Coper, circa 1965, Stoneware, layered porcelain slips and engobes over a textured and incised body, the disc and interior with manganese gl, sold Nov 2023
    Cup on stand with central disc, circa 1965
    Sculpture
    13 x 8 x 8 cm (5 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 350
    £46,990≈ $56,947≈ €54,045Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. 'Poppy head' pot by Hans Coper, circa 1965, Stoneware, porcelain slips and engobes over a textured and incised body, the interior with a manganese glaze, sold Nov 2023
    'Poppy head' pot, circa 1965
    Sculpture
    11 x 8 x 8 cm (4 3/8 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 349
    £50,800≈ $61,565≈ €58,427Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Small vase with bulbous foot by Hans Coper, circa 1965, Stoneware, layered porcelain slips and engobes over a textured and incised body, the interior with manganese glaze, sold Nov 2023
    Small vase with bulbous foot, circa 1965
    Sculpture
    20 x 6 x 6 cm (7 7/8 x 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 345
    £33,020≈ $40,017≈ €37,978Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Small bottle with disc top by Hans Coper, circa 1965, Stoneware, black glaze over a textured and incised body, sold Nov 2023
    Small bottle with disc top, circa 1965
    Sculpture
    12 x 9 x 9 cm (4 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 344
    £38,100≈ $46,173≈ €43,820Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Bulbous pot with disc top by Hans Coper, circa 1965, Stoneware, black glaze over a body with incised spirals, sold Nov 2023
    Bulbous pot with disc top, circa 1965
    Sculpture
    15 x 13 x 13 cm (5 7/8 x 5 1/8 x 5 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 343
    £69,850≈ $84,651≈ €80,337Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. 'Digswell' form by Hans Coper, circa 1963, Stoneware, black glaze over a textured and incised body, sold Nov 2023
    'Digswell' form, circa 1963
    Sculpture
    21 x 12 x 12 cm (8 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 342
    £69,850≈ $84,651≈ €80,337Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Cup on stand with central disc by Hans Coper, circa 1962, Stoneware, black glaze over a textured and incised body, sold Nov 2023
    Cup on stand with central disc, circa 1962
    Sculpture
    15 x 9 x 9 cm (5 7/8 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 341
    £30,480≈ $36,939≈ €35,056Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. 'Dogbone' by Hans Coper, circa 1974, Stoneware, layered porcelain slips and engobes over a textured and incised body, the interior with a manganese glaze, sold Nov 2023
    'Dogbone', circa 1974
    Sculpture
    29 x 9 x 9 cm (11 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 339
    £69,850≈ $84,651≈ €80,337Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. 'Spade' form by Hans Coper, circa 1972, Stoneware, layered porcelain slips and engobes over a textured and incised body, the interior with a manganese glaze, sold Nov 2023
    'Spade' form, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    21 x 14 x 6 cm (8 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 2 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 338
    £177,800≈ $215,476≈ €204,494Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. Three early vases by Hans Coper, circa 1952, Stoneware, impressed circles beneath yellow and manganese flowing glazes, sold Nov 2023
    Three early vases, circa 1952
    Sculpture
    Large: 16 cm (6 1/4 in.) high, 8 cm (3 1/8 in.) diameter Medium: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.) high, 8 cm (3 1/8 in.) diameter Small: 9 cm (3 1/2 in.) high, 8 cm (3 1/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 333
    £11,430≈ $13,852≈ €13,146Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Composite vase by Hans Coper, circa 1954, Stoneware, layered porcelain slips and engobes over a textured body, the interior with manganese glaze, sold Nov 2023
    Composite vase, circa 1954
    Sculpture
    36 x 16 x 16 cm (14 1/8 x 6 1/4 x 6 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 332
    £95,250≈ $115,433≈ €109,551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Large vase with central volume by Hans Coper, circa 1954, Stoneware, layered porcelain slips and engobes over a textured and incised body, the neck, disc and interior with a mang, sold Nov 2023
    Large vase with central volume, circa 1954
    Sculpture
    43 x 30 x 14 cm (16 7/8 x 11 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 331
    £457,200≈ $554,081≈ €525,843Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Portrait of Lucie Rie by Hans Coper, modelled circa 1953, cast circa 1988, Bronze, oak base, sold Nov 2023
    Portrait of Lucie Rie, modelled circa 1953, cast circa 1988
    Sculpture · Panel
    32.5 x 15.4 x 20.6 cm (12 3/4 x 6 1/8 x 8 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 330
    £50,800≈ $61,565≈ €58,427Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Large early vase by Hans Coper, circa 1956, Stoneware, layered porcelain slips and engobes over a textured and incised body, the lip and interior with a manganese g, sold Nov 2023
    Large early vase, circa 1956
    Sculpture
    36 cm (14 1/8 in.) high, 21 cm (8 1/4 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 319
    £95,250≈ $115,433≈ €109,551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Large bowl by Hans Coper, 1956, Stoneware, layered porcelain slips over a textured body, sgraffito design in the well and manganese rim, sold Nov 2023
    Large bowl, 1956
    Sculpture
    12 cm (4 3/4 in.) high, 41 cm (16 1/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 318
    £95,250≈ $115,433≈ €109,551Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. 'Sack and Disc' form by Hans Coper, circa 1972, Stoneware, layered porcelain slips and engobes over a textured body with two painted manganese cross designs, the disc a, sold Nov 2023
    'Sack and Disc' form, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    15.5 x 12 x 11.5 cm (6 1/8 x 4 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 311
    £60,960≈ $73,877≈ €70,112Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Monumental ovoid pot by Hans Coper, circa 1968, Stoneware, layered porcelain slips and engobes over a textured body, the interior with a manganese glaze, sold Nov 2023
    Monumental ovoid pot, circa 1968
    Sculpture
    43 x 36 x 38 cm (16 7/8 x 14 1/8 x 14 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 309
    £393,700≈ $477,125≈ €452,809Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Large dish by Hans Coper, circa 1955, Stoneware, layered manganese glaze and white slip with a carved abstract bird design, beneath a clear glaze, sold Nov 2023
    Large dish, circa 1955
    Sculpture
    10 cm (3 7/8 in.) high, 42 cm (16 1/2 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 307
    £228,600≈ $277,040≈ €262,921Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Black 'Cycladic Arrow' form by Hans Coper, 1976, Stoneware, black glaze, sold Nov 2023
    Black 'Cycladic Arrow' form, 1976
    Sculpture
    36 x 5 x 5 cm (14 1/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 305
    £647,700≈ $784,948≈ €744,944Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £180,000–240,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. White 'Cycladic Arrow' form by Hans Coper, 1976, Stoneware, layered porcelain slips and engobes, the interior with a manganese glaze, the base with a black glaze over a , sold Nov 2023
    White 'Cycladic Arrow' form, 1976
    Sculpture
    34 x 5 x 5 cm (13 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 304
    £254,000≈ $307,823≈ €292,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £180,000–240,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Large 'Spade' form by Hans Coper, circa 1967, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a textured and incised body, the lip and interior with a manga, sold Nov 2023
    Large 'Spade' form, circa 1967
    Sculpture
    32 x 22 x 13 cm (12 5/8 x 8 5/8 x 5 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 302
    £431,800≈ $523,298≈ €496,629Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Tall vase by Hans Coper, c. 1960, stoneware with slips and engobes, manganese-glazed interior, sold Oct 2023
    Tall vase, c. 1960
    Sculpture
    10 h x 6½ dia in (25 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 102
    $17,640≈ £14,551≈ €16,805Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  26. Pot on Cylindrical Foot by Hans Coper, stoneware, layered white porcelain, manganese glaze, incised, sold Jun 2023
    Pot on Cylindrical Foot
    Sculpture
    height 6 1/3in (16cm); width 4in (10cm); depth 3 1/4in (8.3cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 34
    $140,200≈ £110,865≈ €129,587Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Bonhams ↗
  27. Early Thistle Form Vase by Hans Coper, stoneware, layered white porcelain, manganese glaze, incised, impressed with artist's monogram, sold Jun 2023
    Early Thistle Form Vase
    Sculpture
    height 9 1/4in (23.5cm); width 7 1/4in (18.5cm); depth 3 3/4in (9.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 33
    $16,640≈ £13,158≈ €15,380Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  28. Large and Early Thistle Form Vase by Hans Coper, stoneware, layered white porcelain, manganese glaze, incised, impressed with artist's monogram, sold Jun 2023
    Large and Early Thistle Form Vase
    Sculpture
    height 15 1/4in (38.5cm); width 13 1/2in (34.5cm); depth 6 1/4in (16cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 32
    $102,100≈ £80,737≈ €94,371Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Bonhams ↗
  29. Large ovoid vase with vertical impressions by Hans Coper, circa 1972, Stoneware, layered porcelain slips and engobes over a textured body, the lip and interior with a manganese glaze, sold Apr 2023
    Large ovoid vase with vertical impressions, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    30.7 cm (12 1/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 100
    £177,800≈ $221,628≈ €200,768Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Composite form with vertical impressions by Hans Coper, circa 1972, Stoneware, layered porcelain slips and engobes over a textured body, the lip and interior with a manganese glaze, sold Apr 2023
    Composite form with vertical impressions, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    27.5 cm (10 7/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 99
    £215,900≈ $269,119≈ €243,790Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Monumental bottle with disc top by Hans Coper, circa 1959, Stoneware, layered porcelain slips and engobes over a textured body, the neck, lip and interior with a manganese glaze, sold Apr 2023
    Monumental bottle with disc top, circa 1959
    Sculpture
    66.5 cm (26 1/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 98
    £584,200≈ $728,205≈ €659,666Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Early large vase by Hans Coper, circa 1952, Stoneware with manganese glaze, the body with incised and inlaid design, the interior with a manganese glaze, sold Apr 2023
    Early large vase, circa 1952
    Sculpture · Paper
    32 cm (12 5/8 in.) high, 22.8 cm (8 7/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 97
    £22,860≈ $28,495≈ €25,813Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Important early pot by Hans Coper, circa 1952, Stoneware, layered manganese glaze and white slip with a carved design, beneath a clear glaze, sold Apr 2023
    Important early pot, circa 1952
    Sculpture
    26.5 cm (10 3/8 in.) high, 31.9 cm (12 1/2 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 96
    £184,150≈ $229,543≈ €207,938Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Bottle with disc top by Hans Coper, circa 1972, Stoneware, porcelain slips and manganese over a textured and incised body, the disc top, neck and interior with a mangan, sold Nov 2022
    Bottle with disc top, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    37.8 cm (14 7/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 77
    £340,200≈ $391,502≈ €395,137Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Large flattened form with disc top by Hans Coper, circa 1970, Stoneware, porcelain slips and engobes over a textured and incised body, the neck, disc and interior with a manganese gl, sold Nov 2022
    Large flattened form with disc top, circa 1970
    Sculpture
    21.2 cm (8 3/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 76
    £283,500≈ $326,252≈ €329,281Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Large squeezed vase with four indents by Hans Coper, circa 1972, Stoneware, porcelain slips and manganese over a lightly textured body, four strong indents and an oval lip, the interior, sold Nov 2022
    Large squeezed vase with four indents, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    26.1 cm (10 1/4 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 75
    £63,000≈ $72,500≈ €73,174Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Footed cup by Hans Coper, 1968, Stoneware, black glaze over a textured and incised body, sold Nov 2022
    Footed cup, 1968
    Sculpture
    16.4 cm (6 1/2 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 74
    £69,300≈ $79,750≈ €80,491Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Shouldered bottle with flat circular lip by Hans Coper, circa 1969, Stoneware, porcelain slips and engobes over a textured and incised body, the neck, lip and interior with a manganese gla, sold Nov 2022
    Shouldered bottle with flat circular lip, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    20 cm (7 7/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 73
    £176,400≈ $203,001≈ €204,886Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Cup with central disc by Hans Coper, circa 1965, Stoneware, porcelain slips and manganese over a textured body, the interior with a manganese glaze, sold Nov 2022
    Cup with central disc, circa 1965
    Sculpture
    14.5 cm (5 3/4 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 72
    £52,920≈ $60,900≈ €61,466Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Early vase form by Hans Coper, circa 1956, Stoneware, scrubbed surface with porcelain slips, engobes and manganese, sold Nov 2022
    Early vase form, circa 1956
    Sculpture
    33.8 cm (13 1/4 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 71
    £75,600≈ $87,000≈ €87,808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Large ovoid pot with disc top by Hans Coper, circa 1967, Stoneware, porcelain slips and engobes over a textured and incised body, the neck, lip and interior with a rich manganes, sold Nov 2022
    Large ovoid pot with disc top, circa 1967
    Sculpture
    24.4 cm (9 5/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 70
    £226,800≈ $261,001≈ €263,425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Ovoid form with flattened cylinder by Hans Coper, circa 1969, Stoneware, porcelain slips and engobes over a textured and incised body, the interior with a manganese glaze, sold Nov 2022
    Ovoid form with flattened cylinder, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    29.3 cm (11 1/2 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 69
    £132,300≈ $152,251≈ €153,665Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. 'Thistle' form by Hans Coper, circa 1967, Stoneware, porcelain slips and engobes over a textured and incised body, the rim and interior with a manganese glaze, sold Nov 2022
    'Thistle' form, circa 1967
    Sculpture
    18 cm (7 1/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 65
    £107,100≈ $123,251≈ €124,395Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. 'Sack and Disk' Form Vessel by Hans Coper, stoneware, black manganese glaze, impressed with the artist's monogram to the base, sold Jun 2022
    'Sack and Disk' Form Vessel
    Sculpture
    height 5 1/4in (13.5cm); diameter 4 1/4in (10.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 104
    $91,095≈ £73,239≈ €86,117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Bonhams ↗
  45. "Cycladic" pot by Hans Coper, circa 1972, Stoneware, layered porcelain slips and engobes over a textured and incised body, the interior with a manganese glaze, sold Jun 2022
    "Cycladic" pot, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 4
    $201,600≈ £160,650≈ €187,727Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Early footed pot by Hans Coper, circa 1953, Stoneware, porcelain slip and engobes over a textured body, the interior with a manganese glaze, sold May 2022
    Early footed pot, circa 1953
    Sculpture
    16 cm (6 1/4 in.) high, 13 cm (5 1/8 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 56
    £9,450≈ $11,532≈ €11,080Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. 'Cycladic' form by Hans Coper, circa 1972, Stoneware, layered porcelain slips and engobes over a textured and incised body, the interior with a manganese glaze, sold May 2022
    'Cycladic' form, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    25.5 cm (10 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 55
    £119,700≈ $146,070≈ €140,344Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. 'Thistle' form by Hans Coper, circa 1965, Stoneware, layered porcelain slips and engobes over a textured and incised body, the interior with a manganese glaze, sold Apr 2022
    'Thistle' form, circa 1965
    Sculpture
    18 x 13.8 x 4.5 cm
    Bonhams · · Lot 63
    £38,100≈ $47,358≈ €45,168Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
  49. Pair of candle holders by Hans Coper, circa 1955, Stoneware, layered porcelain slips with manganese glaze around the lip and interior, sold Dec 2021
    Pair of candle holders, circa 1955
    Sculpture
    Each: 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 58
    $40,320≈ £30,423≈ €35,821Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Large bowl by Hans Coper, circa 1955, Stoneware, the exterior with layered white porcelain slips and engobes, the interior with manganese glaze revealing a wh, sold Dec 2021
    Large bowl, circa 1955
    Sculpture
    3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm) high, 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 57
    $100,800≈ £76,058≈ €89,552Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗

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