Gottfried Honegger (1917–2017)
What is Gottfried Honegger’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 346 auction results for Gottfried Honegger at 38 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $826 including buyer’s premium (middle half $614–$5,089, n=7). The auction record is $81,721 for Tableau Relief P 758 (2017, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tableau Relief P 758 | Oil on cardboard laid on canvas, in three parts | $81,721 | Sotheby's | Oct 2017 |
| 2 | Tableau Relief Z613, 1970 | Acrylic | $36,619 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2017 |
| 3 | Ohne Titel (Granit auf Holzsockel), 1986 | Sculpture | $33,257 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Z.972, 1988 | Acrylique sur toiles assemblées | $23,910 | Artcurial | Dec 2011 |
| 5 | Tableau Relief Z589, 1969 | Tempera on polyester cast | $21,822 | Koller Auktionen | Jul 2017 |
| 6 | 2. Fassung Paris, 1973 | Oil and graphite on paper, collaged on canvas | $19,890 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2013 |
| 7 | P.T 430, 1966 | Painting | $18,087 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | C.1371, 1917 | Aluminium, farbig lackiert | $15,714 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 9 | Z 924, 1986 | Acrylic on canvas | $15,179 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2016 |
| 10 | Tetragonal, 1958 | Oil and collage on canvas | $14,627 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $10,000 |
| Other | 43 | $3,752 |
| Sculpture | 17 | $2,143 |
| Prints | 20 | $327 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $6,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 47 | $3,348 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,344 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 346 results from 38 houses · How we compute these figures
Gottfried Honegger is a Swiss artist with 482 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,145. 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 Gottfried Honegger sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,853 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 346 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gottfried Honegger work is $1,145.
The median Gottfried Honegger print sells for $280 across 127 lots.
The median Gottfried Honegger sculpture sells for $6,508 across 80 lots.
The median Gottfried Honegger painting sells for $8,166 across 43 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Gottfried Honegger prints typically sell for $194–$506 (the middle half of 94 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Gottfried Honegger sculptures typically sell for $1,289–$6,518 (the middle half of 29 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 | 153 | $280†‡ | $1,881† | 83% | 2026-06-23 |
| Paintings | 57 | $8,166†‡ | $81,721 | 75.4% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 54 | $1,229†‡ | $19,890 | 85.2% | 2025-12-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 109 | $6,508†‡ | $42,704‡ | 73.4% | 2026-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $21,822†‡ | $81,721 | — | 2023-11-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gottfried Honegger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (153 lots) median $280 with 83% sell-through. Paintings (57 lots) median $8,166, record $81,721. A typical Gottfried Honegger painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $21,822.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $195–$395†‡ | $306†‡ | $1,281 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 94 | $194–$506†‡ | $280†‡ | $1,881† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $234–$541†‡ | $465†‡ | $604‡ |
† 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) | 6 | $2,590–$8,263† | $4,653† | $11,434† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $6,513–$10,148†‡ | $7,942†‡ | $18,087 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $6,250–$13,557†‡ | $8,822†‡ | $81,721 |
† 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) | 12 | $549–$1,716† | $815† | $2,201† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $719–$2,087†‡ | $1,203†‡ | $19,890 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $5,364–$14,007†‡ | $9,260†‡ | $18,838† |
† 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) | 29 | $1,289–$6,518†‡ | $1,987†‡ | $16,745† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $4,412–$12,882†‡ | $9,102†‡ | $33,257 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $7,310–$21,056†‡ | $15,245†‡ | $42,704‡ |
† 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 | 2017 | $81,721 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $42,704‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $36,618 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $33,069‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $19,890 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $18,838† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,881† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,635† |
† 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 Gottfried Honegger worth?
Across 346 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gottfried Honegger work is $1,145. The median Gottfried Honegger print sells for $280 across 127 lots. The median Gottfried Honegger sculpture sells for $6,508 across 80 lots. The median Gottfried Honegger painting sells for $8,166 across 43 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gottfried Honegger prints typically sell for $194–$506 (the middle half of 94 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Gottfried Honegger sculptures typically sell for $1,289–$6,518 (the middle half of 29 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 Gottfried Honegger print?
Based on 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gottfried Honegger print is $280. 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 Gottfried Honegger's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gottfried Honegger print is $1,881. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,881 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Gottfried Honegger sculpture?
Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gottfried Honegger sculpture is $6,508. 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 Gottfried Honegger's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gottfried Honegger sculpture is $42,704. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Gottfried Honegger painting?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gottfried Honegger painting is $8,166. 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 Gottfried Honegger's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gottfried Honegger painting is $81,721.
What is the average price of a medium Gottfried Honegger print?
Based on 94 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gottfried Honegger print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $280, 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 Gottfried Honegger sculpture?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gottfried Honegger sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,987, 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 Gottfried Honegger's auction record?
Gottfried Honegger's auction record is $81,721, set in 2017.
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