Matias Spescha (1925–2008)
Matias Spescha is a Swiss artist with 286 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,166. 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 Matias Spescha sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,976 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 279 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matias Spescha work is $1,166.
The median Matias Spescha print sells for $461 across 154 lots.
The median Matias Spescha work on paper sells for $2,782 across 80 lots.
The median Matias Spescha painting sells for $10,561 across 28 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Matias Spescha prints typically sell for $290–$774 (the middle half of 120 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Matias Spescha work on papers typically sell for $1,853–$5,756 (the middle half of 37 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 | 156 | $461† | $4,269† | — | 2025-11-26 |
| Paintings | 28 | $10,561†‡ | $28,125† | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 82 | $2,782†‡ | $16,317† | 97.6% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $1,244† | $8,411† | — | 2025-09-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $15,232†‡ | $28,125† | — | 2024-11-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Matias Spescha's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (156 lots) median $461. Paintings (28 lots) median $10,561, record $28,125. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $28,125 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Matias Spescha painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $15,232.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $220–$863† | $303† | $4,269† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 120 | $290–$774† | $461† | $3,047† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,758–$5,526†‡ | $5,266†‡ | $11,432† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $5,299–$13,341†‡ | $9,871†‡ | $28,125† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $12,186–$17,676† | $14,767† | $21,880† |
† 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) | 35 | $1,304–$3,208†‡ | $2,056†‡ | $10,782† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $1,853–$5,756†‡ | $3,480†‡ | $9,436† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,377–$7,406† | $1,382† | $16,317† |
† 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 | 2011 | $28,125† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $21,880† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $16,317† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $10,782† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $8,411† |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $4,269† |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $3,047† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $2,523† |
† 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 Matias Spescha worth?
Across 279 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matias Spescha work is $1,166. The median Matias Spescha print sells for $461 across 154 lots. The median Matias Spescha work on paper sells for $2,782 across 80 lots. The median Matias Spescha painting sells for $10,561 across 28 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Matias Spescha prints typically sell for $290–$774 (the middle half of 120 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Matias Spescha work on papers typically sell for $1,853–$5,756 (the middle half of 37 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 Matias Spescha print?
Based on 154 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matias Spescha print is $461. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Matias Spescha's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Matias Spescha print is $4,269. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,269 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Matias Spescha work on paper?
Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matias Spescha work on paper is $2,782. 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 Matias Spescha's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Matias Spescha work on paper is $16,317. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,317 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Matias Spescha painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matias Spescha painting is $10,561. 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 Matias Spescha's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Matias Spescha painting is $28,125. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $28,125 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Matias Spescha print?
Based on 120 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Matias Spescha print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $461, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Matias Spescha work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Matias Spescha work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,480, 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 Matias Spescha's auction record?
Matias Spescha's auction record is $28,125, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $28,125 (buyer's premium not included).
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