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# DÜRIG, ROLF (1926–1985)

DÜRIG, ROLF is a Swiss artist with 139 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $748. 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 DÜRIG, ROLF sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $2,731 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a DÜRIG, ROLF work worth?

Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DÜRIG, ROLF work is $748.

The median DÜRIG, ROLF painting sells for $1,089 across 62 lots.

The median DÜRIG, ROLF work on paper sells for $135 across 14 lots.

The median DÜRIG, ROLF print sells for $180 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) DÜRIG, ROLF paintings typically sell for $717–$1,824 (the middle half of 48 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 | 15 | $180† | $199† | 33.3% | 2025-05-08 |
| Paintings | 92 | $1,089†‡ | $6,060† | 67.4% | 2025-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $135† | $333† | 60.9% | 2024-11-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $4,075† | $6,060† | — | 2017-05-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

DÜRIG, ROLF's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $180 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (92 lots) median $1,089, record $6,060. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,060 (buyer's premium not included). A typical DÜRIG, ROLF painting sells for around 6.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $4,075.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $263–$631†‡ | $436†‡ | $1,418† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $717–$1,824† | $1,204† | $6,060† |

† 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) | 10 | $122–$214† | $178† | $333† |

† 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 | 2016 | $6,060† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $4,325† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $333† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $259† |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $199† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $194† |

† 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 DÜRIG, ROLF worth?

Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DÜRIG, ROLF work is $748. The median DÜRIG, ROLF painting sells for $1,089 across 62 lots. The median DÜRIG, ROLF work on paper sells for $135 across 14 lots. The median DÜRIG, ROLF print sells for $180 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) DÜRIG, ROLF paintings typically sell for $717–$1,824 (the middle half of 48 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 DÜRIG, ROLF painting?

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a DÜRIG, ROLF painting is $1,089. 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 DÜRIG, ROLF's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a DÜRIG, ROLF painting is $6,060. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,060 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a DÜRIG, ROLF work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a DÜRIG, ROLF work on paper is $135. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is DÜRIG, ROLF's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a DÜRIG, ROLF work on paper is $333. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $333 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a DÜRIG, ROLF print?

Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a DÜRIG, ROLF print is $180. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is DÜRIG, ROLF's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a DÜRIG, ROLF print is $199. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $199 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium DÜRIG, ROLF painting?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium DÜRIG, ROLF painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,204, 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 DÜRIG, ROLF painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small DÜRIG, ROLF painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $436, 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 DÜRIG, ROLF's auction record?

DÜRIG, ROLF's auction record is $6,060, set in 2016. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,060 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “DÜRIG, ROLF auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/durig-rolf (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.
