GIGER, HANS-RUEDI (1940–2014)
GIGER, HANS-RUEDI is a Swiss artist with 153 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $445. 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 GIGER, HANS-RUEDI is recorded as sold in 2025 for $62,063; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View GIGER, HANS-RUEDI on OpeningBid →What is a GIGER, HANS-RUEDI work worth?
Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a GIGER, HANS-RUEDI work is $445.
The median GIGER, HANS-RUEDI print sells for $362 across 93 lots.
The median GIGER, HANS-RUEDI sculpture sells for $6,827 across 11 lots.
The median GIGER, HANS-RUEDI painting sells for $62,063 across 9 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) GIGER, HANS-RUEDI prints typically sell for $219–$829 (the middle half of 73 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 | 103 | $362†‡ | $12,496‡ | 90.3% | 2025-06-26 |
| Paintings | 10 | $62,063‡ | $131,657‡ | 90% | 2025-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $8,159†‡ | $19,497‡ | 33.3% | 2022-12-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $6,827†‡ | $43,936† | 78.6% | 2025-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $120,923‡ | $229,988 | — | 2025-11-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
GIGER, HANS-RUEDI's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (103 lots) median $362 with 90.3% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $62,063, record $131,657. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical GIGER, HANS-RUEDI painting sells for around 171× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $120,923.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $254–$624†‡ | $416†‡ | $12,496‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 73 | $219–$829†‡ | $362†‡ | $8,777‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $220–$292† | $229† | $497† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $66,701–$120,172‡ | $99,267‡ | $131,657‡ |
‡ 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) | 9 | $2,272–$9,644†‡ | $6,827†‡ | $43,936† |
† 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 | 2025 | $131,657‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $120,923‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $43,936† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $19,497‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $18,808‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $12,496‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $8,777‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $8,159‡ |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a GIGER, HANS-RUEDI worth?
Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a GIGER, HANS-RUEDI work is $445. The median GIGER, HANS-RUEDI print sells for $362 across 93 lots. The median GIGER, HANS-RUEDI sculpture sells for $6,827 across 11 lots. The median GIGER, HANS-RUEDI painting sells for $62,063 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) GIGER, HANS-RUEDI prints typically sell for $219–$829 (the middle half of 73 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 GIGER, HANS-RUEDI print?
Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a GIGER, HANS-RUEDI print is $362. 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 GIGER, HANS-RUEDI's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a GIGER, HANS-RUEDI print is $12,496. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a GIGER, HANS-RUEDI sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a GIGER, HANS-RUEDI sculpture is $6,827. 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 GIGER, HANS-RUEDI's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a GIGER, HANS-RUEDI sculpture is $43,936. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $43,936 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium GIGER, HANS-RUEDI print?
Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium GIGER, HANS-RUEDI print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $362, 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 GIGER, HANS-RUEDI's auction record?
GIGER, HANS-RUEDI's auction record is $229,988, set in 2017.
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