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# Bernhard Luginbühl (1929–2011)

## What is Bernhard Luginbühl’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 414 auction results for Bernhard Luginbühl at 11 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,199 including buyer’s premium (middle half $959–$23,028, n=9). The auction record is $90,108 for C-Figur (2023, Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C-Figur, 1960 | Iron, forged and welded | $90,108 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | C-FIGUR 2 C II C-FIGURE 2 C II | — | $62,348 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 3 | Eisenplastik, 1958 | Iron, forged and welded | $55,794 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2020 |
| 4 | Kleine C-Figur, 1960 | Iron, forged and welded | $52,409 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Grosses Modell für Spiezer C-Figur, 1972 | Eisen, geschmiedet mit massivem Sockel | $31,989 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2019 |
| 6 | Kleine schlanke Aggression I, 1960 | Iron | $31,763 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | MADE MIT S-HAKEN, 1989 | Iron | $26,284 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 8 | Schönfussstengel, 1968-72 | Eisen, geschweisst, geschraubt und karminrot gestrichen | $24,705 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 9 | Kleine schlanke Agression II, 1960 | Iron, welded | $23,783 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Modell I zur "Grossen Aggression", 1959 | Iron, welded and coloured in red lead | $23,028 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 17 | $16,634 |
| Other | 8 | $14,163 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $3,061 |
| Prints | 14 | $865 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $4,224 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $2,711 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 414 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bernhard Luginbühl is a Swiss artist with 521 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $302. 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 Bernhard Luginbühl sold in 2026 for $12,298, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bernhard Luginbühl work worth?

Across 414 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Luginbühl work is $302.

The median Bernhard Luginbühl print sells for $247 across 299 lots.

The median Bernhard Luginbühl sculpture sells for $9,135 across 48 lots.

The median Bernhard Luginbühl work on paper sells for $1,293 across 29 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Bernhard Luginbühl prints typically sell for $191–$401 (the middle half of 153 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Bernhard Luginbühl prints typically sell for $147–$304 (the middle half of 124 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 338 | $247†‡ | $4,244 | 88.5% | 2025-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $1,293†‡ | $13,386 | 78.4% | 2025-05-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 63 | $9,135†‡ | $90,108 | 76.2% | 2026-06-25 |
| Photography | 6 | $276† | $515† | 83.3% | 2023-05-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $24,705†‡ | $90,108 | — | 2025-09-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 124 | $147–$304†‡ | $221†‡ | $985† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 153 | $191–$401†‡ | $265†‡ | $4,244 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $361–$1,931† | $1,001† | $2,968† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $592–$1,710†‡ | $1,185†‡ | $13,386 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,658–$2,329† | $2,058† | $3,332 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $3,852–$18,292†‡ | $7,176†‡ | $90,108 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $4,038–$17,050†‡ | $7,673†‡ | $30,469† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $14,895–$23,783†‡ | $18,703†‡ | $24,705 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $90,108 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $55,794 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $13,386 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $4,244 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,224 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $3,601 |
| Photography | 2017 | $515† |
| Photography | 2016 | $452 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Bernhard Luginbühl worth?

Across 414 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Luginbühl work is $302. The median Bernhard Luginbühl print sells for $247 across 299 lots. The median Bernhard Luginbühl sculpture sells for $9,135 across 48 lots. The median Bernhard Luginbühl work on paper sells for $1,293 across 29 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bernhard Luginbühl prints typically sell for $191–$401 (the middle half of 153 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Bernhard Luginbühl prints typically sell for $147–$304 (the middle half of 124 sold 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 Bernhard Luginbühl print?

Based on 299 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernhard Luginbühl print is $247. 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 Bernhard Luginbühl's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernhard Luginbühl print is $4,244.

### What is the average price of a Bernhard Luginbühl sculpture?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernhard Luginbühl sculpture is $9,135. 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 Bernhard Luginbühl's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernhard Luginbühl sculpture is $90,108.

### What is the average price of a Bernhard Luginbühl work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernhard Luginbühl work on paper is $1,293. 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 Bernhard Luginbühl's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernhard Luginbühl work on paper is $13,386.

### What is the average price of a medium Bernhard Luginbühl print?

Based on 153 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernhard Luginbühl print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $265, 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 the average price of a small Bernhard Luginbühl print?

Based on 124 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernhard Luginbühl print (small (under 50 cm)) is $221, 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 Bernhard Luginbühl's auction record?

Bernhard Luginbühl's auction record is $90,108, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.