Michel Comte (b. 1954)
Michel Comte is a Swiss artist with 111 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $4,746. 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 Michel Comte sold in 2023 for $6,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Michel Comte on OpeningBid →What is a Michel Comte work worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michel Comte work is $4,746.
The median Michel Comte photograph sells for $5,562 across 53 lots.
The median Michel Comte print sells for $4,000 across 6 lots.
The median Michel Comte work on paper sells for $7,146 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Michel Comte photographs typically sell for $3,500–$7,767 (the middle half of 27 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 | 6 | $4,000† | $16,948 | — | 2024-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $7,146 | $8,560 | — | 2020-07-16 |
| Photography | 75 | $5,562†‡ | $107,698 | 70.7% | 2026-03-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $91,000 | $107,698 | — | 2022-06-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $3,500–$7,767†‡ | $4,385†‡ | $107,698 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $2,445–$12,978† | $5,107† | $26,327 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2022 | $107,698 |
| Photography | 2008 | $91,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $16,948 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $15,888 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $8,560 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $7,146 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Michel Comte worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michel Comte work is $4,746. The median Michel Comte photograph sells for $5,562 across 53 lots. The median Michel Comte print sells for $4,000 across 6 lots. The median Michel Comte work on paper sells for $7,146 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Michel Comte photographs typically sell for $3,500–$7,767 (the middle half of 27 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 Michel Comte photograph?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michel Comte photograph is $5,562. 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 Michel Comte's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Michel Comte photograph is $107,698.
What is the average price of a small Michel Comte photograph?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Michel Comte photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,385, 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 medium Michel Comte photograph?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Michel Comte photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,107, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Michel Comte's auction record?
Michel Comte's auction record is $107,698, set in 2022.
See the full Michel Comte record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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