Albert Chavaz (1907–1990)
Albert Chavaz is a Swiss artist with 229 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $839. 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 Albert Chavaz sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $2,042 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Albert Chavaz on OpeningBid →What is a Albert Chavaz work worth?
Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Chavaz work is $839.
The median Albert Chavaz work on paper sells for $463 across 50 lots.
The median Albert Chavaz painting sells for $2,633 across 47 lots.
The median Albert Chavaz print sells for $200 across 25 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Albert Chavaz work on papers typically sell for $303–$878 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Albert Chavaz paintings typically sell for $1,634–$3,305 (the middle half of 35 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 | 49 | $200† | $608† | 51% | 2023-05-12 |
| Paintings | 69 | $2,633†‡ | $13,105† | 68.1% | 2025-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 90 | $463† | $3,938† | 55.6% | 2025-11-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $7,378† | $13,105† | — | 2018-06-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Albert Chavaz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (49 lots) median $200 with 51% sell-through. Paintings (69 lots) median $2,633, record $13,105. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,105 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Albert Chavaz painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $7,378.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $150–$239† | $178† | $412† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $1,634–$3,305†‡ | $2,286†‡ | $8,216† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $3,209–$7,135†‡ | $6,658†‡ | $13,105† |
† 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) | 48 | $303–$878† | $463† | $3,938† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $13,105† |
| Paintings | 2010 | $8,216† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,938† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,164† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $608† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $412† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Albert Chavaz worth?
Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Chavaz work is $839. The median Albert Chavaz work on paper sells for $463 across 50 lots. The median Albert Chavaz painting sells for $2,633 across 47 lots. The median Albert Chavaz print sells for $200 across 25 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Albert Chavaz work on papers typically sell for $303–$878 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Albert Chavaz paintings typically sell for $1,634–$3,305 (the middle half of 35 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 Albert Chavaz work on paper?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Chavaz work on paper is $463. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Albert Chavaz's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Chavaz work on paper is $3,938. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,938 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Albert Chavaz painting?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Chavaz painting is $2,633. 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 Albert Chavaz's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Chavaz painting is $13,105. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,105 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Albert Chavaz print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Chavaz print is $200. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Albert Chavaz's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Chavaz print is $608. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $608 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Albert Chavaz work on paper?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Chavaz work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $463, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Albert Chavaz painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Chavaz painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,286, 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 Albert Chavaz's auction record?
Albert Chavaz's auction record is $13,105, set in 2013. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,105 (buyer's premium not included).
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