Max Gubler (1898–1973)
Max Gubler is a Swiss artist with 370 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $8,583. 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 Max Gubler sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $25,078 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 229 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Gubler work is $8,583.
The median Max Gubler painting sells for $10,940 across 171 lots.
The median Max Gubler work on paper sells for $1,218 across 32 lots.
The median Max Gubler print sells for $73 across 11 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Max Gubler paintings typically sell for $6,816–$13,892 (the middle half of 105 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Max Gubler paintings typically sell for $16,073–$27,343 (the middle half of 43 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 | 25 | $73† | $601† | 44% | 2018-11-20 |
| Paintings | 244 | $10,940†‡ | $60,939† | 70.1% | 2025-07-19 |
| Works on Paper | 64 | $1,218†‡ | $7,724 | 50% | 2024-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $48,786†‡ | $60,939† | — | 2021-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Max Gubler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $73 with 44% sell-through. Paintings (244 lots) median $10,940, record $60,939. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $60,939 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Max Gubler painting sells for around 149× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $48,786.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $36–$73† | $36† | $281† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $2,582–$7,755†‡ | $4,415†‡ | $15,533 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 105 | $6,816–$13,892†‡ | $9,745†‡ | $47,893‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 43 | $16,073–$27,343†‡ | $21,546†‡ | $60,939† |
† 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) | 19 | $906–$2,014†‡ | $1,209†‡ | $7,724 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $914–$2,947†‡ | $1,258†‡ | $3,633‡ |
† 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 | $60,939† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $59,628 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $7,724 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,248‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $601† |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $361† |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Max Gubler worth?
Across 229 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Gubler work is $8,583. The median Max Gubler painting sells for $10,940 across 171 lots. The median Max Gubler work on paper sells for $1,218 across 32 lots. The median Max Gubler print sells for $73 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Max Gubler paintings typically sell for $6,816–$13,892 (the middle half of 105 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Max Gubler paintings typically sell for $16,073–$27,343 (the middle half of 43 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 Max Gubler painting?
Based on 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Gubler painting is $10,940. 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 Max Gubler's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Gubler painting is $60,939. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $60,939 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Max Gubler work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Gubler work on paper is $1,218. 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 Max Gubler's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Gubler work on paper is $7,724.
What is the average price of a Max Gubler print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Gubler print is $73. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Max Gubler's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Gubler print is $601. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $601 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Max Gubler painting?
Based on 105 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Max Gubler painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,745, 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 large Max Gubler painting?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Max Gubler painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $21,546, 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 Max Gubler's auction record?
Max Gubler's auction record is $60,939, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $60,939 (buyer's premium not included).
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