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# 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.

## What is a Johann Jakob Wetzel work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Johann Jakob Wetzel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/johann-jakob-wetzel (updated 2026-11-01).

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.