> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cuno-amiet · updated 2026-11-02

# Cuno Amiet (1868–1961)

## What is Cuno Amiet’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,710 auction results for Cuno Amiet at 28 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,087 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,318–$30,064, n=27). The auction record is $4,063,825 for Mutter und Kind auf blumenübersäter Wiese (2022, Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mutter und Kind auf blumenübersäter Wiese, 1906 | Oil on canvas | $4,063,825 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | Winterlandschaft, 1903 | Oil on canvas | $1,840,750 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | Winterlandschaft, 1908 | Öl auf Leinwand | $1,798,979 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2010 |
| 4 | Portrait of Ferdinand Hodler in front of his Marignano painting, 1898 | Tempera | $1,509,567 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Winter auf der Oschwand, 1908 | Öl auf Leinwand | $1,380,554 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2010 |
| 6 | Winterlandschaft, 1910 | Oil on canvas | $1,327,160 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Frau im Garten, 1912 | Öl auf Leinwand | $1,254,945 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | Obsternte (Fassung für Grisebach), 1912 | Oil on canvas | $1,164,846 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2020 |
| 9 | Winterlandschaft, 1910 | Oil on canvas | $1,012,119 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |
| 10 | The Truth, 1913 | Oil on canvas | $954,571 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 200 | $44,132 |
| Other | 49 | $8,541 |
| Works on paper | 101 | $2,245 |
| Prints | 49 | $794 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 134 | $58,576 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 230 | $2,398 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,710 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cuno Amiet is a Swiss artist with 2,300 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,672. 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 Cuno Amiet sold in 2026 for $44,414, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cuno Amiet work worth?

Across 1,708 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cuno Amiet work is $1,672.

The median Cuno Amiet print sells for $214 across 674 lots.

The median Cuno Amiet painting sells for $32,943 across 565 lots.

The median Cuno Amiet work on paper sells for $2,562 across 354 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Cuno Amiet prints typically sell for $110–$469 (the middle half of 468 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Cuno Amiet work on papers typically sell for $823–$5,057 (the middle half of 343 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 | 817 | $214†‡ | $8,080† | 82.5% | 2026-03-29 |
| Paintings | 760 | $32,943†‡ | $4.1M | 74.3% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 471 | $2,562†‡ | $49,492† | 75.2% | 2026-06-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $4,813†‡ | $12,413‡ | 75% | 2025-11-28 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 108 | $201,881†‡ | $4.1M | — | 2026-06-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Cuno Amiet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (817 lots) median $214 with 82.5% sell-through. Paintings (760 lots) median $32,943, record $4,063,825. A typical Cuno Amiet painting sells for around 154× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 108 lots) the median is $201,881.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 468 | $110–$469†‡ | $212†‡ | $8,080† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 80 | $157–$597†‡ | $270†‡ | $2,286† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 48 | $167–$660† | $273† | $5,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 227 | $9,862–$32,786†‡ | $19,220†‡ | $579,906 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 331 | $26,569–$89,375†‡ | $51,238†‡ | $4.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $13,822–$25,236‡ | $18,000‡ | $187,649‡ |

† 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) | 343 | $823–$5,057†‡ | $2,564†‡ | $49,492† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,879–$5,246†‡ | $2,432†‡ | $9,395† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $4.1M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $49,492† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $24,808 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $12,413‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $8,080† |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $6,017† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $4,813† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Cuno Amiet worth?

Across 1,708 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cuno Amiet work is $1,672. The median Cuno Amiet print sells for $214 across 674 lots. The median Cuno Amiet painting sells for $32,943 across 565 lots. The median Cuno Amiet work on paper sells for $2,562 across 354 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Cuno Amiet prints typically sell for $110–$469 (the middle half of 468 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Cuno Amiet work on papers typically sell for $823–$5,057 (the middle half of 343 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 Cuno Amiet print?

Based on 674 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cuno Amiet print is $214. 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 Cuno Amiet's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cuno Amiet print is $8,080. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,080 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Cuno Amiet painting?

Based on 565 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cuno Amiet painting is $32,943. 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 Cuno Amiet's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cuno Amiet painting is $4,063,825.

### What is the average price of a Cuno Amiet work on paper?

Based on 354 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cuno Amiet work on paper is $2,562. 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 Cuno Amiet's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cuno Amiet work on paper is $49,492. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $49,492 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Cuno Amiet print?

Based on 468 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Cuno Amiet print (small (under 50 cm)) is $212, 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 Cuno Amiet work on paper?

Based on 343 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Cuno Amiet work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,564, 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 Cuno Amiet's auction record?

Cuno Amiet's auction record is $4,063,825, set in 2022.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Cuno Amiet auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cuno-amiet (updated 2026-11-02).

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.