Daniel Spoerri (1930–2024)
What is Daniel Spoerri’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 565 auction results for Daniel Spoerri at 55 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,571 including buyer’s premium (middle half $605–$5,217, n=25). The auction record is $201,374 for EATEN BY MARCEL DUCHAMP (2008, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EATEN BY MARCEL DUCHAMP, 1964 | Tableau-Piège, collage d'objets sur panneau | $201,374 | Artcurial | Jan 2008 |
| 2 | La table de Ben, 1961 | Mixed media on wood | $169,200 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 3 | DER TEUFEL AUF ERDEN, 1962 | Tableau-piége | $137,640 | Artcurial | Oct 2006 |
| 4 | LES PUCES, 1961 | Tableau-piège | $137,300 | Artcurial | Jan 2008 |
| 5 | TABLEAU-PIEGE, mars 1963, 1963 | LA CAFETIERE RESTAURANT DE LA GALERIE J | $91,046 | Artcurial | May 2012 |
| 6 | Phallen-Fallenbild, assemblage of objects on silkscreened cloth on panel, 1989 | Assemblage of objects on silkscreened cloth on panel, in a plexiglass box | $74,958 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Guerriers de la nuit, 1982 | Golden Bronze on black stone base | $59,394 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Tableau mobile-immobile, salut Jean, 1960 | Holz, Metall, Karton, Gitanes-Schachtel auf Holzplatte | $52,978 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Tableau piège | Tecnica mista su tavola e plexiglas | $51,692 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 10 | Aktion Restaurant Spoerri. Tableau Piège, 1972 | Basket | $50,516 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $13,322 |
| Other | 120 | $8,356 |
| Sculpture | 17 | $5,840 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $3,596 |
| Prints | 28 | $708 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $16,321 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 77 | $7,561 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $1,642 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 565 results from 55 houses · How we compute these figures
Daniel Spoerri is a Swiss artist with 849 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,465. 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 Daniel Spoerri sold in 2026 for $1,465, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 549 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel Spoerri work is $1,465.
The median Daniel Spoerri print sells for $408 across 158 lots.
The median Daniel Spoerri sculpture sells for $3,511 across 50 lots.
The median Daniel Spoerri work on paper sells for $1,549 across 51 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Daniel Spoerri prints typically sell for $197–$542 (the middle half of 91 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Daniel Spoerri prints typically sell for $157–$1,103 (the middle half of 51 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 | 188 | $408†‡ | $47,888 | 84% | 2026-08-28 |
| Paintings | 11 | $2,731†‡ | $169,200 | 27.3% | 2025-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 70 | $1,549†‡ | $201,374 | 72.9% | 2026-07-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 76 | $3,511†‡ | $59,394 | 65.8% | 2025-11-27 |
| Photography | 12 | $1,689† | $35,644 | 83.3% | 2024-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $45,735†‡ | $201,374 | — | 2026-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Daniel Spoerri's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (188 lots) median $408 with 84% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $2,731, record $169,200. A typical Daniel Spoerri painting sells for around 6.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 28 lots) the median is $45,735.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $157–$1,103†‡ | $431†‡ | $7,448 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 91 | $197–$542†‡ | $408†‡ | $25,782† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $436–$1,017† | $543† | $1,457 |
† 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) | 29 | $1,105–$2,001†‡ | $1,467†‡ | $5,625 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $686–$11,136†‡ | $3,349†‡ | $25,000 |
† 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) | 25 | $1,514–$3,565†‡ | $2,269†‡ | $33,432 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $3,376–$9,921†‡ | $5,604†‡ | $59,394 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $10,822–$14,652†‡ | $13,299†‡ | $16,101 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $201,374 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $169,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $59,394 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $47,888 |
| Photography | 2005 | $35,644 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1990 | $33,432 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $25,782† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $25,000 |
† 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 Daniel Spoerri worth?
Across 549 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel Spoerri work is $1,465. The median Daniel Spoerri print sells for $408 across 158 lots. The median Daniel Spoerri sculpture sells for $3,511 across 50 lots. The median Daniel Spoerri work on paper sells for $1,549 across 51 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Daniel Spoerri prints typically sell for $197–$542 (the middle half of 91 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Daniel Spoerri prints typically sell for $157–$1,103 (the middle half of 51 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 Daniel Spoerri print?
Based on 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Daniel Spoerri print is $408. 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 Daniel Spoerri's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Daniel Spoerri print is $47,888.
What is the average price of a Daniel Spoerri sculpture?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Daniel Spoerri sculpture is $3,511. 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 Daniel Spoerri's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Daniel Spoerri sculpture is $59,394.
What is the average price of a Daniel Spoerri work on paper?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Daniel Spoerri work on paper is $1,549. 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 Daniel Spoerri's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Daniel Spoerri work on paper is $201,374.
What is the average price of a medium Daniel Spoerri print?
Based on 91 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Daniel Spoerri print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $408, 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 Daniel Spoerri print?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Daniel Spoerri print (small (under 50 cm)) is $431, 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 Daniel Spoerri's auction record?
Daniel Spoerri's auction record is $201,374, set in 2008.
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