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# Herbert Leupin (1916–2016)

## What is Herbert Leupin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 129 auction results for Herbert Leupin at 11 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $825 including buyer’s premium (middle half $459–$1,080, n=7). The auction record is $2,660 for DAVOS PARSENN (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAVOS PARSENN, 1916 | Lithograph on linen | $2,660 | Christie's | Jan 2015 |
| 2 | SUCHARD, 1944 | — | $2,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2015 |
| 3 | MONTREUX - OBERLAND BERNOIS, 1941 | Print | $1,690 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2016 |
| 4 | AGFA / PHOTOGRAPHIERE IN DEN FERIEN MIT. 1944., 1944 | PHOTOGRAPH | $1,560 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2010 |
| 5 | Davos Parsenn, 1958 | Print | $1,524 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2026 |
| 6 | DAVOS PARSENN, 1946 | — | $1,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davos, 1958, 1916 | Farblithographie, gedruckt von Baseler Druck, Basel | $1,784 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | TRIBUNE DE LAUSANNE . . . CHAQUE MATIN, 1955 | Poster on paper | $1,690 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2016 |
| 3 | BUVEZ COCA - COLA / PAUSE, 1957 | Poster on paper | $1,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2017 |
| 4 | Braunwald | Lithograph | $1,150 | Sworders | Jan 2020 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $1,016 |
| Prints | 16 | $833 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $1,043 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $875 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 129 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Herbert Leupin is a Swiss artist with 187 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $352. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Herbert Leupin sold in 2026 for $1,016, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Herbert Leupin work worth?

Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Leupin work is $352.

The median Herbert Leupin print sells for $389 across 113 lots.

The median Herbert Leupin work on paper sells for $121 across 7 lots.

The median Herbert Leupin photograph sells for $1,560 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Herbert Leupin prints typically sell for $168–$765 (the middle half of 63 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Herbert Leupin prints typically sell for $233–$1,121 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 158 | $389† | $2,660 | 71.5% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $121† | $3,299† | 63.6% | 2010-05-01 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,560 | $1,560 | — | 2010-05-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $2,375† | $3,299† | — | 2018-12-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $63–$82† | $73† | $116† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $233–$1,121† | $500† | $2,660 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 63 | $168–$765† | $406† | $2,592† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $110–$142† | $115† | $3,299† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $3,299† |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $2,660 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,592† |
| Photography | 2010 | $1,560 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $264† |

† 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 Herbert Leupin worth?

Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Leupin work is $352. The median Herbert Leupin print sells for $389 across 113 lots. The median Herbert Leupin work on paper sells for $121 across 7 lots. The median Herbert Leupin photograph sells for $1,560 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Herbert Leupin prints typically sell for $168–$765 (the middle half of 63 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Herbert Leupin prints typically sell for $233–$1,121 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Herbert Leupin print?

Based on 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Leupin print is $389. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Herbert Leupin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Leupin print is $2,660.

### What is the average price of a Herbert Leupin work on paper?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Leupin work on paper is $121. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Herbert Leupin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Leupin work on paper is $3,299. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,299 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a large Herbert Leupin print?

Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Herbert Leupin print (large (over 120 cm)) is $406, 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 medium Herbert Leupin print?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Herbert Leupin print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Herbert Leupin's auction record?

Herbert Leupin's auction record is $3,299, set in 2006. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,299 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Herbert Leupin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herbert-leupin (updated 2026-11-03).

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.