Hans Hofmann Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1880–1966

ArtSell has recorded 35 auction results for Hans Hofmann works on paper between 2012 and 2026, of which 28 sold (80% sell-through). Prices realised range from $23 to $44,100, with a median of $10,080 across 28 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $44,100 for “Untitled” at Phillips in 2021.

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Untitled, circa 1941

   Watercolor · Paper

   23 5/8 x 19 in (60 x 48.1 cm)

   Bonhams · Jul 29, 2026 · Lot 89
   $21,760≈ £16,374≈ €19,121Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Untitled CompositionAfter the artist

   Oil · Paper

   21 1/2 x 31 in

   Nadeau's Auction Gallery · May 30, 2026 · Lot 187
   Result not publishedEst. $1,000–2,000View at Nadeau's Auction Gallery ↗
3. 
   The Green Beast, 1945

   Gouache · Paper

   73.5 x 58.4 cm (28.9 x 22.9 in)

   Ketterer Kunst · Dec 6, 2025 · Lot 263
   €28,380≈ $33,049≈ £24,767Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
4. 
   Brücke im Nymphenburger Park

   Watercolor · Paper

   Auktionshaus Mehlis · Nov 22, 2025 · Lot 3691
   €20≈ $23≈ £18HammerSign up free to seeView at Auktionshaus Mehlis ↗
5. 
   Arrogance, 1948

   Gouache · Paper

   27 x 34 1/8 in. (68.6 x 86.7 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 21, 2025 · Lot 185
   $38,700≈ £29,574≈ €33,594Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   Morning Mist, 1965

   Gouache · Paper

   5⅝ h x 4¼ w in (14 x 11 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Sep 27, 2024 · Lot 149
   $3,780≈ £2,823≈ €3,388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
7. 
   Untitled, 1941-42

   Drawing · Paper

   11 x 14 in.

   Bonhams · Sep 25, 2024 · Lot 89
   $8,960≈ £6,696≈ €8,004Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   Untitled (three drawings), c. 1941-1942

   Drawing · Paper

   all approx. S. 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 16, 2024 · Lot 237
   $2,540≈ £2,040≈ €2,388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Untitled, 1944

   Watercolor · Paper

   23 3/4 x 18 3/4 in. (60.3 x 47.6 cm)

   Phillips · Mar 12, 2024 · Lot 158
   $17,780≈ £13,919≈ €16,288Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
10. 
    Untitled, 1944

    Gouache · Paper

    17 3/4 x 23 5/8 in. (45.1 x 60 cm.)

    Phillips · Mar 11, 2024 · Lot 137
    $4,826≈ £3,764≈ €4,417Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    Untitled, c. 1942

    Drawing · Paper

    14 h x 17 w in (36 x 43 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Sep 27, 2023 · Lot 157
    $12,600≈ £10,381≈ €11,959Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
12. 
    Arrangement, 1946

    Gouache · Paper

    17 x 14 in. (43.2 x 35.6 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 27, 2023 · Lot 90
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
13. 
    Seaside Town, 1936

    Drawing · Paper

    9 1/2" x 14" sight

    Barridoff Auctions · Aug 19, 2023 · Lot 88
    $600≈ £472≈ €552HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
14. 
    Untitled, circa 1935

    Drawing · Paper

    10-3/4 x 8-1/4 in.

    Brunk Auctions · Apr 21, 2023 · Lot 21
    $3,000≈ £2,420≈ €2,733HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
15. 
    Provincetown Landscape, 1941

    Drawing · Paper

    11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 18, 2023 · Lot 84
    $12,700≈ £10,202≈ €11,575Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Untitled, 1942

    Drawing · Paper

    14 x 17 in. (35.6 x 43.2 cm)

    Phillips · Mar 8, 2023 · Lot 149
    $10,160≈ £8,583≈ €9,635Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Untitled (three drawings), c. 1941-1942

    Drawing · Paper

    all approx. S. 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 24, 2022 · Lot 158
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Untitled

    Drawing · Paper

    11⅜ h x 14¾ w in (29 x 37 cm)

    Wright · Oct 13, 2022 · Lot 150
    $5,000≈ £4,442≈ €5,134Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Wright ↗
19. 
    Untitled, 1946

    Gouache · Paper

    17½ h x 22½ w in (44 x 57 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Sep 29, 2022 · Lot 217
    $10,000≈ £9,219≈ €10,303Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
20. 
    Untitled

    Drawing · Paper

    8 x 7 in

    Helmuth Stone Gallery · Nov 14, 2021 · Lot 151
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
21. 
    Kootz Gallery, 1949

    Oil · Paper

    10 h x 12 w in (25 x 30 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 10, 2021 · Lot 120
    $8,125≈ £6,014≈ €7,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
22. 
    Untitled (Kootz #2), c. 1949

    Gouache · Paper

    11¾ h x 9¾ w in (30 x 25 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Oct 24, 2021 · Lot 143
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
23. 
    Untitled, 1945

    Watercolor · Paper

    14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 28, 2021 · Lot 125
    $10,710≈ £7,883≈ €9,171Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
24. 
    Untitled, 1937

    Gouache · Paper

    22 3/4 x 18 3/4 in. (57.8 x 47.6 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 28, 2021 · Lot 124
    $44,100≈ £32,457≈ €37,763Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
25. 
    The Meaning of Evolution

    Mixed media · Paper

    24'' high x 18'' wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Jul 18, 2021 · Lot 122
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300–500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
26. 
    Blue Hill, 1941

    Mixed media · Paper

    14 h x 17 w in (36 x 43 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 13, 2020 · Lot 571
    $20,480≈ £15,546≈ €17,334Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
27. 
    Yellow Glow, 1960

    Oil · Paper

    14 x 11 in. (35.56 x 27.94 cm)

    Phillips · Jul 2, 2020 · Lot 107
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
28. 
    Untitled (Still Life), 1932

    Drawing · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 16, 2020 · Lot 125
    $2,813≈ £2,161≈ €2,596Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
29. 
    The Serpent, 1950

    Oil · Paper

    18 x 24 1/8 in. (45.7 x 61.3 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 14, 2018 · Lot 211
    $37,500≈ £28,897≈ €33,198Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
30. 
    Untitled, 1944

    Gouache · Paper

    17 3/4 x 23 5/8 in. (45.1 x 60 cm.)

    Phillips · Feb 28, 2018 · Lot 88
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
31. 
    Untitled, 1944

    Gouache · Paper

    23 3/4 x 18 3/4 in. (60.3 x 47.6 cm.)

    Phillips · Feb 28, 2018 · Lot 87
    $10,625≈ £7,691≈ €8,699Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Phillips ↗
32. 
    Untitled (M-647/1), 1944

    Mixed media · Paper

    18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 10, 2015 · Lot 179
    $32,500≈ £21,495≈ €30,343Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
33. 
    Ohne Titel

    Drawing

    35,6 × 43 cm

    Grisebach · May 30, 2014 · Lot 599
    €5,000≈ $6,804≈ £4,065Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
34. 
    Untitled, 1944

    Oil · Paper

    19 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. (49.5 x 59.7 cm.)

    Phillips · May 17, 2013 · Lot 166
    $18,750≈ £12,308≈ €14,570Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
35. 
    Untitled

    Drawing · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 6, 2012 · Lot 309
    $4,063≈ £2,514≈ €3,117Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
36. 
    Untitled

    Drawing · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 6, 2012 · Lot 308
    $4,688≈ £2,901≈ €3,597Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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