Johann Jakob Wetzel (1781–1834)
Johann Jakob Wetzel is a Swiss artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $318. 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 Johann Jakob Wetzel sold in 2024 for $10,429, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johann Jakob Wetzel work is $318.
The median Johann Jakob Wetzel print sells for $289 across 25 lots.
The median Johann Jakob Wetzel work on paper sells for $952 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Johann Jakob Wetzel prints typically sell for $205–$499 (the middle half of 25 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 | 31 | $289†‡ | $26,350 | 80.6% | 2023-07-13 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $952†‡ | $10,429 | 50% | 2024-03-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $205–$499†‡ | $289†‡ | $26,350 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $26,350 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $10,429 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $3,302† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $952† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Johann Jakob Wetzel worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johann Jakob Wetzel work is $318. The median Johann Jakob Wetzel print sells for $289 across 25 lots. The median Johann Jakob Wetzel work on paper sells for $952 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Johann Jakob Wetzel prints typically sell for $205–$499 (the middle half of 25 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 Johann Jakob Wetzel print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johann Jakob Wetzel print is $289. 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 Johann Jakob Wetzel's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Johann Jakob Wetzel print is $26,350.
What is the average price of a small Johann Jakob Wetzel print?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Johann Jakob Wetzel print (small (under 50 cm)) is $289, 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 Johann Jakob Wetzel's auction record?
Johann Jakob Wetzel's auction record is $26,350, set in 2023.
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