Johannes Itten (1888–1967)
Johannes Itten is a Swiss artist with 154 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,634. 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 Johannes Itten sold in 2026 for $2,710, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Johannes Itten on OpeningBid →What is a Johannes Itten work worth?
Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johannes Itten work is $2,634.
The median Johannes Itten work on paper sells for $3,824 across 65 lots.
The median Johannes Itten print sells for $705 across 32 lots.
The median Johannes Itten painting sells for $19,727 across 13 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Johannes Itten work on papers typically sell for $2,239–$6,270 (the middle half of 57 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Johannes Itten prints typically sell for $299–$1,731 (the middle half of 22 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 | 41 | $705†‡ | $10,502 | 78% | 2026-06-05 |
| Paintings | 16 | $19,727†‡ | $102,833 | 81.3% | 2025-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 75 | $3,824†‡ | $14,080‡ | 86.7% | 2026-03-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $80,086‡ | $102,833 | — | 2018-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Johannes Itten's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (41 lots) median $705 with 78% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $19,727, record $102,833. A typical Johannes Itten painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $80,086.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $299–$1,731†‡ | $800†‡ | $10,502 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $462–$778†‡ | $528†‡ | $2,200‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $13,091–$83,600†‡ | $40,094†‡ | $102,833 |
† 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) | 57 | $2,239–$6,270†‡ | $3,759†‡ | $14,080‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $3,398–$5,937†‡ | $4,413†‡ | $6,897 |
† 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 | $102,833 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $98,182‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $14,080‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $12,671 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $10,502 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $2,200‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Johannes Itten worth?
Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johannes Itten work is $2,634. The median Johannes Itten work on paper sells for $3,824 across 65 lots. The median Johannes Itten print sells for $705 across 32 lots. The median Johannes Itten painting sells for $19,727 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Johannes Itten work on papers typically sell for $2,239–$6,270 (the middle half of 57 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Johannes Itten prints typically sell for $299–$1,731 (the middle half of 22 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 Johannes Itten work on paper?
Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johannes Itten work on paper is $3,824. 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 Johannes Itten's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Johannes Itten work on paper is $14,080. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Johannes Itten print?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johannes Itten print is $705. 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 Johannes Itten's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Johannes Itten print is $10,502.
What is the average price of a Johannes Itten painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johannes Itten painting is $19,727. 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 Johannes Itten's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Johannes Itten painting is $102,833.
What is the average price of a small Johannes Itten work on paper?
Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Johannes Itten work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,759, 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 Johannes Itten print?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Johannes Itten print (small (under 50 cm)) is $800, 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 Johannes Itten's auction record?
Johannes Itten's auction record is $102,833, set in 2017.
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