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# Julius Heinrich Bissier (1893–1965)

## What is Julius Heinrich Bissier’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 101 auction results for Julius Heinrich Bissier at 16 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,564 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,338–$4,564, n=5). The auction record is $26,896 for 26. XII. 59 (2005, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26. XII. 59, 1959 | Eiöltempera auf grundierter Baumwolle | $26,896 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2005 |
| 2 | 15.febr.61.2, 1961 | Bronze | $17,930 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2005 |
| 3 | Composition, 1960 | Egg tempera Oil Painting | $13,740 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 1996 |
| 4 | A. 30. Aug. 64, 1964 | Eitempera und Goldfarbe auf Leinwand | $9,350 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2015 |
| 5 | Ronco 59/ April Xya, 1959 | Eiöltempera auf grundierter dünner Leinwand | $6,541 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2015 |
| 6 | Ohne Titel (Untitled), 1959 | Tempera on linen | $5,906 | Karl & Faber | Jul 2021 |
| 7 | 15. März 59, circa 1959 | Eiöltempera auf feiner Baumwolle | $5,902 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2016 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1893 | Watercolor on unstretched linen | $5,625 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Il linguaggio della vita, 1961 | Oil on unstretched canvas | $5,228 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Ohne Titel (Untitled), circa 1961 | Egg oil tempera on cotton cloth | $4,723 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $5,902 |
| Prints | 6 | $1,500 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $4,564 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 101 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Julius Heinrich Bissier is a German-Swiss artist with 153 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,848. 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 Julius Heinrich Bissier is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,836; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Julius Heinrich Bissier work worth?

Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julius Heinrich Bissier work is $3,848.

The median Julius Heinrich Bissier work on paper sells for $3,680 across 34 lots.

The median Julius Heinrich Bissier painting sells for $6,507 across 32 lots.

The median Julius Heinrich Bissier print sells for $900 across 25 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Julius Heinrich Bissier paintings typically sell for $4,564–$12,226 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Julius Heinrich Bissier work on papers typically sell for $2,848–$8,768 (the middle half of 23 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 | 43 | $900†‡ | $3,383 | 58.1% | 2025-02-05 |
| Paintings | 44 | $6,507†‡ | $29,091‡ | 72.7% | 2026-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $3,680†‡ | $29,886† | 69.4% | 2025-11-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $17,930 | $17,930 | — | 2005-05-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $22,413†‡ | $29,886† | — | 2016-03-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Julius Heinrich Bissier's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (43 lots) median $900 with 58.1% sell-through. Paintings (44 lots) median $6,507, record $29,091. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Julius Heinrich Bissier painting sells for around 7.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $22,413.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $567–$1,125†‡ | $926†‡ | $2,216 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $352–$1,850†‡ | $443†‡ | $3,383 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $4,564–$12,226†‡ | $6,473†‡ | $26,896 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,946–$13,100‡ | $7,203‡ | $29,091‡ |

† 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) | 23 | $2,848–$8,768†‡ | $3,898†‡ | $29,886† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,186–$4,462†‡ | $2,123†‡ | $9,704‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $29,886† |
| Paintings | 2015 | $29,091‡ |
| Paintings | 2005 | $26,896 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $17,930 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $16,177‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,700‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,216 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Julius Heinrich Bissier worth?

Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julius Heinrich Bissier work is $3,848. The median Julius Heinrich Bissier work on paper sells for $3,680 across 34 lots. The median Julius Heinrich Bissier painting sells for $6,507 across 32 lots. The median Julius Heinrich Bissier print sells for $900 across 25 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Julius Heinrich Bissier paintings typically sell for $4,564–$12,226 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Julius Heinrich Bissier work on papers typically sell for $2,848–$8,768 (the middle half of 23 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 Julius Heinrich Bissier work on paper?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julius Heinrich Bissier work on paper is $3,680. 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 Julius Heinrich Bissier's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Julius Heinrich Bissier work on paper is $29,886. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $29,886 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Julius Heinrich Bissier painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julius Heinrich Bissier painting is $6,507. 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 Julius Heinrich Bissier's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Julius Heinrich Bissier painting is $29,091. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Julius Heinrich Bissier print?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julius Heinrich Bissier print is $900. 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 Julius Heinrich Bissier's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Julius Heinrich Bissier print is $3,383.

### What is the average price of a small Julius Heinrich Bissier painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Julius Heinrich Bissier painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,473, 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 Julius Heinrich Bissier work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Julius Heinrich Bissier work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,898, 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 Julius Heinrich Bissier's auction record?

Julius Heinrich Bissier's auction record is $29,886, set in 2016. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $29,886 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.