Hans Hinterreiter Auction Prices and Value Guide
Hans Hinterreiter auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 204 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Hans Hinterreiter auction prices: quick answer
Hans Hinterreiter auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Hans Hinterreiter
- Source records
- 204
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Hans Hinterreiter
Hans Hinterreiter (1902–1989) was a Swiss painter born in Winterthur whose work is closely associated with geometric abstraction. He explored the mathematical and aesthetic foundations of geometric form in art, a pursuit reflected in his published treatise Geometrische Schönheit: Entstehung und Technik. Hinterreiter's paintings are held in institutional collections including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His work appears in the Swiss Art auction category and has been offered at major houses such as Christie's Zurich. Collectors most often encounter Hinterreiter through post-war Swiss geometric painting, where his systematic approach to color and form places him alongside practitioners of constructive and concrete art traditions in Central Europe.
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Common works and media
Hinterreiter is best known for geometric abstract paintings and works on paper that systematize color relationships and compositional structure. Oil on canvas, gouache, and screen prints are typical media. Collectors may also encounter preparatory studies, prints, and illustrated editions related to his theoretical publications. His subject matter is non-representational, focusing on geometric grids, interlocking forms, and chromatic harmonies.
Market and appraisal context
Hinterreiter's works come to market primarily through Swiss Art sales at major auction houses. Attributed paintings, works on paper, and prints are the most commonly offered formats. Provenance tied to Swiss collections or institutional exhibition history, as well as documented inclusion in his published theoretical framework, can influence collector interest. Because his auction record is less extensive than some contemporaries in the concrete art movement, comparable lot results and condition reports should be reviewed carefully when assessing individual works.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Swiss Art
Value drivers
- Provenance and exhibition history, particularly museum holdings such as MoMA, may affect collector interest
- Multiple lots offered in dedicated Swiss Art sales at major auction houses (e.g., Christie's Zurich)
Appraisal caveats
- Limited public auction result data available in the source pack; individual sale prices should be verified via auction databases
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- RKD – Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- Library of Congress library authority
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Hans Hinterreiter worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Hans Hinterreiter artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.