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).

£651,700≈ $880,512≈ €761,820Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumMonumental ovoid potPhillips211auction results2006–2026years recorded93%sold$70.4kSign up free to seemedian price

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. Untitled by Hans Coper, glazed stoneware, interior with manganese glaze, monogram seal to underside HC, sold Jun 2016
    Untitled
    Sculpture · ed. HC
    height 8 1/2in (21.5cm); width 6 1/2in (16.5cm); depth 5 1/4in (13.5cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 38
    $81,250≈ £55,122≈ €71,814Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
  2. "Spade" form by Hans Coper, circa 1972, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2015
    "Spade" form, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 307
    $68,750≈ £45,368≈ €62,557Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Early thistle form by Hans Coper, circa 1956, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2015
    Early thistle form, circa 1956
    Sculpture
    9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 127
    $40,000≈ £26,396≈ €36,397Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Ovoid pot with disc by Hans Coper, circa 1965, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the neck and , sold Dec 2015
    Ovoid pot with disc, circa 1965
    Sculpture
    6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 126
    $35,000≈ £23,096≈ €31,847Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Black 'Cycladic' pot by Hans Coper, circa 1972, Stoneware, black glaze, sold Oct 2015
    Black 'Cycladic' pot, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    20.5 cm (8 1/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 54
    £23,750≈ $35,955≈ €32,238Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–16,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Footed pot by Hans Coper, circa 1956, Stoneware, the textured body with patches of red and manganese 'flag' designs, sold Oct 2015
    Footed pot, circa 1956
    Sculpture
    18.2 cm (7 1/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 50
    £7,500≈ $11,354≈ €10,180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Composite form with vertical central disc by Hans Coper, circa 1974, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Oct 2015
    Composite form with vertical central disc, circa 1974
    Sculpture
    26.5 x 15.6 x 7.5 cm (10 3/8 x 6 1/8 x 2 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 49
    £35,000≈ $52,987≈ €47,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Large bottle vase with disc top by Hans Coper, circa 1972, Stoneware, white layered porcelain slips over a body with textured designs. The lip and neck with manganese glaze, sold Dec 2014
    Large bottle vase with disc top, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    22 7/8 in. (58.1 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 210
    $72,100≈ £45,944≈ €57,921Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. "Spade" form by Hans Coper, circa 1972, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2014
    "Spade" form, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    10 x 8 x 2 3/4 in. (25.4 x 20.3 x 7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 204
    $84,100≈ £53,591≈ €67,561Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Important and large goblet form with vertical impressions by Hans Coper, 1968, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes, over a textured body, the interior with manganese glaze, sold Dec 2014
    Important and large goblet form with vertical impressions, 1968
    Sculpture
    15 7/8 in. (40.3 cm) high
    Phillips · · Lot 139
    $164,500≈ £104,511≈ €131,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Early tall vase with dark rim by Hans Coper, circa 1956, Stoneware, layered with porcelain slips and englobes over a body with textured designs, the interior with manganese glaz, sold Sep 2014
    Early tall vase with dark rim, circa 1956
    Sculpture
    34.9 cm (13 3/4 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 240
    £27,500≈ $45,086≈ €35,152Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Early pot with dark rim by Hans Coper, circa 1956, Stoneware, layered with porcelain slips and englobes over a body with textured designs, the interior with manganese glaz, sold Sep 2014
    Early pot with dark rim, circa 1956
    Sculpture
    14.9 cm (5 7/8 in.) high
    Phillips · · Lot 239
    £6,250≈ $10,247≈ €7,989Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  13. 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 Sep 2014
    Large bowl, circa 1955
    Sculpture
    37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 225
    £86,500≈ $141,817≈ €110,570Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. A Bottle Vase by Hans Coper, circa 1970, stoneware, of bottle form with disc top, sold Jun 2014
    A Bottle Vase, circa 1970
    Sculpture · ed. HC
    15.5cm high, impressed HC seal (damage to disc)
    Bonhams · · Lot 116
    £2,375≈ $4,024≈ €2,967Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  15. A Small Footed Pot by Hans Coper, circa 1958, stoneware, of cylindrical form, sold Jun 2014
    A Small Footed Pot, circa 1958
    Sculpture · ed. HC
    11cm high, impressed HC seal (small chips)
    Bonhams · · Lot 115
    £1,750≈ $2,965≈ €2,186Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  16. Ovoid volume with flattened cylinder by Hans Coper, circa 1968, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    Ovoid volume with flattened cylinder, circa 1968
    Sculpture
    13 7/8 x 8 5/8 x 8 5/8 in. (35.5 x 22 x 22 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 105
    $50,000≈ £30,752≈ €36,366Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Black "Cycladic" pot by Hans Coper, circa 1974, Stoneware, black glaze, sold Dec 2013
    Black "Cycladic" pot, circa 1974
    Sculpture
    7 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. (20 x 4.2 x 4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 104
    $22,500≈ £13,838≈ €16,365Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–16,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Pot with ovoid volume and flattened neck by Hans Coper, circa 1972, Stoneware, black glaze, sold Dec 2013
    Pot with ovoid volume and flattened neck, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    6 3/4 x 5 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. (17 x 13 x 9.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 103
    $15,000≈ £9,226≈ €10,910Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–16,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Tall "Cycladic" form by Hans Coper, 1967, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    Tall "Cycladic" form, 1967
    Sculpture
    14 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 in. (37 x 6.8 x 6.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 102
    $60,000≈ £36,903≈ €43,640Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  20. Composite form with vertical impression by Hans Coper, circa 1969, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    Composite form with vertical impression, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    5 3/4 x 5 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (14.5 x 15 x 14 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 101
    $52,500≈ £32,290≈ €38,185Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $14,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Large bottle by Hans Coper, circa 1958, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , offered Dec 2013
    Large bottle, circa 1958
    Sculpture
    17 1/2 in. (44.4 cm) high, 6 1/4 in. (16 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 100
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Early "Thistle" form by Hans Coper, circa 1958, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    Early "Thistle" form, circa 1958
    Sculpture
    5 5/8 x 8 1/8 x 3 1/2 in. (14.3 x 20.5 x 9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 99
    $17,500≈ £10,763≈ €12,728Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $14,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Tall bottle vase with central ovoid volume by Hans Coper, circa 1956, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    Tall bottle vase with central ovoid volume, circa 1956
    Sculpture
    19 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 5 7/8 in. (49.5 x 21 x 15 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 94
    $22,500≈ £13,838≈ €16,365Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Early and large "Thistle" form by Hans Coper, circa 1958, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    Early and large "Thistle" form, circa 1958
    Sculpture
    17 3/4 x 17 3/8 x 7 7/8 in. (45 x 44 x 20 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 88
    $52,500≈ £32,290≈ €38,185Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Large "Spade" form by Hans Coper, 1967, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    Large "Spade" form, 1967
    Sculpture
    16 x 11 3/8 x 5 1/2 in. (40.7 x 29 x 14 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 87
    $112,500≈ £69,192≈ €81,824Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Ovoid volume with disc top by Hans Coper, circa 1969, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    Ovoid volume with disc top, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    9 5/8 in. (24.3 cm) high, 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 86
    $100,000≈ £61,504≈ €72,733Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. "Sack and disc" form by Hans Coper, circa 1969, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    "Sack and disc" form, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    7 3/8 in. (18.8 cm) high, 6 1/4 in. (15.8 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 85
    $35,000≈ £21,527≈ €25,456Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $16,000–24,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Composite form with vertical central disc by Hans Coper, circa 1972, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    Composite form with vertical central disc, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    13 1/8 x 7 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. (33.3 x 20 x 9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 84
    $106,250≈ £65,348≈ €77,278Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Early and large globular pot with abstract design by Hans Coper, 1953, Stoneware, manganese glaze with a white linear abstract design, sold Dec 2013
    Early and large globular pot with abstract design, 1953
    Sculpture
    9 1/2 in. (24 cm) high, 12 5/8 in. (32 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 39
    $197,000≈ £121,164≈ €143,283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Early "Hourglass" form by Hans Coper, 1965, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    Early "Hourglass" form, 1965
    Sculpture
    13 3/8 in. (34 cm) high, 5 3/8 in. (13.5 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 38
    $149,000≈ £91,642≈ €108,372Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $16,000–24,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Early and large "Hourglass" form by Hans Coper, 1965, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    Early and large "Hourglass" form, 1965
    Sculpture
    18 1/8 in. (46 cm) high, 8 1/4 in. (21 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 37
    $191,000≈ £117,473≈ €138,919Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. "Spade" form by Hans Coper, circa 1969, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    "Spade" form, circa 1969
    Sculpture
    12 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 3 1/8 in. (31.8 x 17 x 8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    $43,750≈ £26,908≈ €31,820Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $16,000–24,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Pot with four indents and central stem holder by Hans Coper, circa 1972, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    Pot with four indents and central stem holder, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    8 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (21 x 17 x 16 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 28
    $52,500≈ £32,290≈ €38,185Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $16,000–24,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. "Cycladic" pot with spherical volume and oval lip by Hans Coper, circa 1974, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    "Cycladic" pot with spherical volume and oval lip, circa 1974
    Sculpture
    5 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (15 x 9.5 x 6.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 27
    $30,000≈ £18,451≈ €21,820Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. "Cycladic" pot with wide shoulder by Hans Coper, circa 1972, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    "Cycladic" pot with wide shoulder, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    9 5/8 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. (24.4 x 11.4 x 5.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    $27,500≈ £16,914≈ €20,001Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. "Cycladic" arrow form by Hans Coper, circa 1972, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    "Cycladic" arrow form, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    9 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 4 3/4 in. (24.2 x 6 x 12 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 25
    $62,500≈ £38,440≈ €45,458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. "Digswell" composite form with disc by Hans Coper, circa 1960, Stoneware, black glaze, sold Dec 2013
    "Digswell" composite form with disc, circa 1960
    Sculpture
    5 1/8 in. (13 cm) high, 3 7/8 in. (10 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 22
    $10,625≈ £6,535≈ €7,728Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. "Digswell" composite form by Hans Coper, circa 1963, Stoneware, black glaze, sold Dec 2013
    "Digswell" composite form, circa 1963
    Sculpture
    7 1/2 in. (9.2 cm) high, 6 1/4 in. (16 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 21
    $56,250≈ £34,596≈ €40,912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $14,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. "Digswell" composite form with flattened central volume by Hans Coper, circa 1960, Stoneware, black glaze, sold Dec 2013
    "Digswell" composite form with flattened central volume, circa 1960
    Sculpture
    10 1/2 in. (26.8 cm) high, 5 3/4 in. (14.5 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 20
    $100,000≈ £61,504≈ €72,733Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Small "Digswell" composite form by Hans Coper, circa 1959, Stoneware, black glaze, sold Dec 2013
    Small "Digswell" composite form, circa 1959
    Sculpture
    5 3/8 in. (13.5 cm) high, 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 19
    $7,500≈ £4,613≈ €5,455Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Cup on stand with central disc by Hans Coper, circa 1965, Stoneware, black glaze, sold Dec 2013
    Cup on stand with central disc, circa 1965
    Sculpture
    4 3/4 in. (12 cm) high, 3 1/2 in. (9 cm) diameter
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    $45,000≈ £27,677≈ €32,730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $14,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Large early oval bowl with abstract design in the well by Hans Coper, circa 1953, Stoneware, the exterior with layered white porcelain slips and engobes, the interior with manganese glaze revealing a wh, sold Dec 2013
    Large early oval bowl with abstract design in the well, circa 1953
    Sculpture
    5 1/8 x 11 x 10 7/8 in. (13 x 28 x 27.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 17
    $16,250≈ £9,994≈ €11,819Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. "Thistle" form by Hans Coper, circa 1970, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    "Thistle" form, circa 1970
    Sculpture
    11 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 3 5/8 in. (28.7 x 23.6 x 9.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 11
    $75,000≈ £46,128≈ €54,549Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. "Spade" form by Hans Coper, circa 1973, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    "Spade" form, circa 1973
    Sculpture
    9 5/8 x 6 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. (24.4 x 15.5 x 8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 10
    $27,500≈ £16,914≈ €20,001Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $16,000–24,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. "Spade" form by Hans Coper, circa 1967, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    "Spade" form, circa 1967
    Sculpture
    9 3/8 x 7 5/8 x 2 3/4 in. (23.8 x 19.5 x 7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 9
    $50,000≈ £30,752≈ €36,366Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $16,000–24,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. "Spade" form by Hans Coper, circa 1970, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    "Spade" form, circa 1970
    Sculpture
    9 x 5 7/8 x 2 3/8 in. (23 x 15 x 6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 8
    $50,000≈ £30,752≈ €36,366Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $16,000–24,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Ovoid volume on a cylindrical foot by Hans Coper, 1975, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a textured body, the interior with manganese glaze, sold Dec 2013
    Ovoid volume on a cylindrical foot, 1975
    Sculpture
    7 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 2 3/4 in. (19.4 x 8 x 7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 7
    $15,000≈ £9,226≈ €10,910Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–16,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Small "Spade" form by Hans Coper, circa 1972, Stoneware, layered white porcelain slips and engobes over a body with textured and incised linear designs, the interior , sold Dec 2013
    Small "Spade" form, circa 1972
    Sculpture
    5 7/8 x 5 7/8 x 2 1/8 in. (15.2 x 15 x 5.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 6
    $42,500≈ £26,139≈ €30,911Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $16,000–24,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Black 'Cycladic' bud form by Hans Coper, circa 1977, Stoneware, black manganese glaze, grey rectangular base, sold Apr 2013
    Black 'Cycladic' bud form, circa 1977
    Sculpture
    23 cm (9 in) high
    Phillips · · Lot 265
    £64,900≈ $100,368≈ €76,734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. 'Cycladic' winged bud form by Hans Coper, circa 1976, Stoneware, layers of vitreous porcelain slip over a textured body painted with iron and manganese, the interior with a r, sold Apr 2013
    'Cycladic' winged bud form, circa 1976
    Sculpture
    24 cm (9 1/2 in) high
    Phillips · · Lot 264
    £55,000≈ $85,058≈ €65,029Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £25,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗

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