> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hr-giger · updated 2026-11-02

# GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) (1940–2014)

GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) is a CH artist with 230 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,312. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) sold in 2026 for $69,174, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) work worth?

Across 224 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) work is $1,312.

The median GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) print sells for $436 across 131 lots.

The median GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) sculpture sells for $4,643 across 26 lots.

The median GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) work on paper sells for $3,430 across 23 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) prints typically sell for $280–$1,078 (the middle half of 116 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 | 131 | $436† | $15,415 | — | 2026-06-25 |
| Paintings | 23 | $40,270† | $150,465† | — | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $3,430† | $189,000 | 95.8% | 2025-01-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 26 | $4,643† | $17,554† | — | 2026-06-24 |
| Photography | 6 | $1,173† | $3,575† | — | 2022-06-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $95,435† | $189,000 | — | 2025-06-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI)'s market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (131 lots) median $436. Paintings (23 lots) median $40,270, record $150,465. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $150,465 (buyer's premium not included). A typical GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) painting sells for around 92× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $95,435.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $308–$1,990† | $343† | $15,415 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 116 | $280–$1,078† | $457† | $9,419† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $14,660–$29,372† | $26,333† | $46,331† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $31,903–$94,348† | $70,117† | $150,465† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,654–$3,430† | $2,972† | $23,582 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $3,024–$7,512† | $4,106† | $12,026 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $4,247–$10,377† | $5,571† | $17,554† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $311–$1,198† | $1,147† | $3,575† |

† 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 | 2022 | $189,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $150,465† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $145,612 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $136,152† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $17,554† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $16,235† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $15,415 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $9,419† |

† 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 GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) worth?

Across 224 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) work is $1,312. The median GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) print sells for $436 across 131 lots. The median GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) sculpture sells for $4,643 across 26 lots. The median GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) work on paper sells for $3,430 across 23 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) prints typically sell for $280–$1,078 (the middle half of 116 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) print?

Based on 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) print is $436. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI)'s most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) print is $15,415.

### What is the average price of a GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) sculpture?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) sculpture is $4,643. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI)'s most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) sculpture is $17,554. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $17,554 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) work on paper is $3,430. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI)'s most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) work on paper is $189,000.

### What is the average price of a medium GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) print?

Based on 116 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $457, 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 small GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI) work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,972, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI)'s auction record?

GIGER, HR (EIGTL. GIGER, HANSRUEDI)'s auction record is $189,000, set in 2022.

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

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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.