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# Fischli & Weiss (1952–2012)

Fischli & Weiss is a Swiss artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $4,057. 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 Fischli & Weiss sold in 2017 for $4,488, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fischli & Weiss work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fischli & Weiss work is $4,057.

The median Fischli & Weiss photograph sells for $3,074 across 11 lots.

The median Fischli & Weiss print sells for $4,573 across 6 lots.

The median Fischli & Weiss sculpture sells for $54,936 across 4 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 | 8 | $4,573†‡ | $49,289 | 75% | 2017-12-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $54,936 | $423,369 | — | 2016-05-11 |
| Photography | 11 | $3,074 | $23,234 | — | 2021-07-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,528–$3,261 | $2,958 | $3,793 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $423,369 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $73,162 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $49,289 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $25,989 |
| Photography | 2003 | $23,234 |
| Photography | 2017 | $4,488 |

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 Fischli & Weiss worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fischli & Weiss work is $4,057. The median Fischli & Weiss photograph sells for $3,074 across 11 lots. The median Fischli & Weiss print sells for $4,573 across 6 lots. The median Fischli & Weiss sculpture sells for $54,936 across 4 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 Fischli & Weiss photograph?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fischli & Weiss photograph is $3,074.

### What is Fischli & Weiss's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fischli & Weiss photograph is $23,234.

### What is Fischli & Weiss's auction record?

Fischli & Weiss's auction record is $423,369, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Fischli & Weiss auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fischli-weiss (updated 2026-11-01).

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.