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# John Armleder (b. 1948)

## What is John Armleder’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 141 auction results for John Armleder at 18 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,587 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,084–$25,550, n=18). The auction record is $149,096 for La Cantina dei Pescatori (2013, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Cantina dei Pescatori, 2007 | Mixed media | $149,096 | Phillips | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | Untitled (Global 1), 1998 | 15 convex acrylic mirrors | $131,250 | Phillips | Feb 2017 |
| 3 | SANS TITRE (TO SYLVIE FLEURY), 1998 | Dômes en plexiglas miroité (64 éléments) | $130,713 | Artcurial | Sep 2016 |
| 4 | After the Rain, 1994 | Acrylic on canvas, in two parts | $121,021 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | Buphthalmum salicifolium, 2008 | Enamel | $106,389 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Disobedient I & II (Diptyque), 2021 | Acrylic and strass on canvas | $106,001 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Geranium Sanguineum, 2012 | Mixed media | $90,985 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Aster Amellus | Mixed media on canvas | $80,141 | Sotheby's | Oct 2016 |
| 9 | Alchemilla vulgaris, 2006 | Painting | $79,981 | Phillips | Oct 2014 |
| 10 | Furniture Sculpture, 1992 | Acrylic paint | $77,499 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 63 | $30,375 |
| Other | 37 | $25,000 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $14,435 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $5,106 |
| Prints | 17 | $2,185 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 68 | $34,724 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 47 | $5,625 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,588 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 141 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


John Armleder is a Swiss artist with 188 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $18,907. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by John Armleder sold in 2026 for $25,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Armleder work worth?

Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Armleder work is $18,907.

The median John Armleder painting sells for $30,458 across 56 lots.

The median John Armleder print sells for $1,452 across 26 lots.

The median John Armleder sculpture sells for $18,804 across 10 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) John Armleder paintings typically sell for $25,600–$57,618 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) John Armleder prints typically sell for $562–$2,496 (the middle half of 23 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 | 37 | $1,452† | $5,625 | 70.3% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 63 | $30,458 | $121,021 | 88.9% | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $6,046 | $77,499 | — | 2024-11-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $18,804 | $131,250 | 71.4% | 2025-08-01 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,257 | $1,257 | — | 2018-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $121,021 | $149,096 | — | 2023-03-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

John Armleder's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $1,452 with 70.3% sell-through. Paintings (63 lots) median $30,458, record $121,021. A typical John Armleder painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $121,021.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $562–$2,496† | $1,280† | $5,625 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $10,805–$17,230 | $13,558 | $60,453 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $25,600–$57,618 | $37,500 | $121,021 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,952–$7,549 | $6,985 | $77,499 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $17,550–$65,849 | $51,912 | $131,250 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $131,250 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $121,021 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $106,389 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $77,499 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $65,849 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,549 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $5,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $5,319 |

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 John Armleder worth?

Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Armleder work is $18,907. The median John Armleder painting sells for $30,458 across 56 lots. The median John Armleder print sells for $1,452 across 26 lots. The median John Armleder sculpture sells for $18,804 across 10 lots. Large (over 120 cm) John Armleder paintings typically sell for $25,600–$57,618 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) John Armleder prints typically sell for $562–$2,496 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a John Armleder painting?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Armleder painting is $30,458.

### What is John Armleder's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Armleder painting is $121,021.

### What is the average price of a John Armleder print?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Armleder print is $1,452. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is John Armleder's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Armleder print is $5,625.

### What is the average price of a John Armleder sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Armleder sculpture is $18,804.

### What is John Armleder's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Armleder sculpture is $131,250.

### What is the average price of a large John Armleder painting?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a large John Armleder painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $37,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium John Armleder print?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Armleder print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is John Armleder's auction record?

John Armleder's auction record is $149,096, set in 2013.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “John Armleder auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-armleder (updated 2026-11-02).

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.