Arnold Odermatt (b. 1926)
What is Arnold Odermatt’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Arnold Odermatt at 8 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,323 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,323–$1,725, n=6). The auction record is $11,250 for Three works: (i) Heigisweil, 1972; (ii) Heigisweil, 1964; (iii) Oberdorf (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three works: (i) Heigisweil, 1972; (ii) Heigisweil, 1964; (iii) Oberdorf, 1972 | (i), (ii) black and white photograph (iii) chromogenic print | $11,250 | Phillips | Sep 2015 |
| 2 | Hergiswil, 1982 | C-print | $5,522 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 3 | Ennetburgen, 1972 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,323 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Kernwald, Ennetmoos, 1925 | Chromogenic print | $1,062 | Bonhams | Jun 2018 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stansstad, 1959 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,352 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Stansstad, 1970 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $1,858 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Stansstad, 1971 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,476 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | Buochs, 1956 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,323 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Stansstad, 1963 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,323 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Stansstad, 1966 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,323 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 10 | $1,323 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,323 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Arnold Odermatt is a Swiss artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,323. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Arnold Odermatt sold in 2025 for $1,323, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arnold Odermatt work is $1,323.
The median Arnold Odermatt photograph sells for $1,323 across 17 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 22 | $1,323†‡ | $11,250 | 77.3% | 2025-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,323–$2,264†‡ | $1,400†‡ | $11,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2015 | $11,250 |
| Photography | 2023 | $5,522 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Arnold Odermatt worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arnold Odermatt work is $1,323. The median Arnold Odermatt photograph sells for $1,323 across 17 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Arnold Odermatt photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arnold Odermatt photograph is $1,323. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Arnold Odermatt's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arnold Odermatt photograph is $11,250.
What is the average price of a small Arnold Odermatt photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Arnold Odermatt photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Arnold Odermatt's auction record?
Arnold Odermatt's auction record is $11,250, set in 2015.
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