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# Alexander Schawinski (1904–1979)

Alexander Schawinski is a Swiss artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,231. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Alexander Schawinski is recorded as sold in 2024 for $2,746; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alexander Schawinski work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Schawinski work is $2,231.

The median Alexander Schawinski painting sells for $4,306 across 2 lots.

The median Alexander Schawinski print sells for $1,560 across 3 lots.

The median Alexander Schawinski photograph sells for $960 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,560‡ | $15,000 | — | 2022-02-23 |
| Paintings | 7 | $4,306‡ | $6,382‡ | 28.6% | 2016-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 2 | $960‡ | $960‡ | 50% | 2022-12-07 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Alexander Schawinski's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,560. Paintings (7 lots) median $4,306, record $6,382. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Alexander Schawinski painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $15,000 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $6,382‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $2,231‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,560 |
| Photography | 2022 | $960‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Alexander Schawinski worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander Schawinski work is $2,231. The median Alexander Schawinski painting sells for $4,306 across 2 lots. The median Alexander Schawinski print sells for $1,560 across 3 lots. The median Alexander Schawinski photograph sells for $960 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alexander Schawinski's auction record?

Alexander Schawinski's auction record is $15,000, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alexander Schawinski auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alexander-schawinski (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.