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# Gottfried Honegger (1917–2017)

## What is Gottfried Honegger’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $10,000 |
| Other | 43 | $3,752 |
| Sculpture | 17 | $2,143 |
| Prints | 20 | $327 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**2 Gottfried Honegger works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Gottfried Honegger work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gottfried Honegger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gottfried-honegger (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.