Nicolas Schöffer (1912–1992)
What is Nicolas Schöffer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for Nicolas Schöffer at 25 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,039 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,107–$3,255, n=11). The auction record is $33,771 for Sculpture Volume (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sculpture Volume, 1960 | Metal systems | $33,771 | Sotheby's | Jul 2024 |
| 2 | Chronos X | Stainless steel, polished metal mirror disques, with motor | $15,458 | Phillips | Jun 2015 |
| 3 | MICROTEMPS N°5 | Painted wood, métal plexiglas, light system, electric system | $11,585 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | LUX 13, échelle 1 ½, 1960 | Stainless steel | $11,331 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Anamorphose 2, 1961 | Wood | $11,112 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Lux 12, 1969 | Chrome-plated metal | $10,616 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 7 | Lux XII | Chrome-plated brass and steel | $9,661 | Phillips | Jun 2015 |
| 8 | Luxus XII | Chrome-plated brass and steel | $7,231 | Phillips | Jun 2016 |
| 9 | Relief spatiodynamique 1, 1951 | Aluminium et plastique sur panneau | $5,405 | Artcurial | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | Relief, 1970 | Acier poli, brossé et peint | $3,972 | Ader | Mar 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 10 | $10,139 |
| Other | 16 | $1,235 |
| Prints | 6 | $232 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $5,405 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,235 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Nicolas Schöffer is a Hungarian artist with 103 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,376. 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 Nicolas Schöffer sold in 2026 for $2,039, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nicolas Schöffer on OpeningBid →What is a Nicolas Schöffer work worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolas Schöffer work is $1,376.
The median Nicolas Schöffer sculpture sells for $2,562 across 25 lots.
The median Nicolas Schöffer print sells for $796 across 22 lots.
The median Nicolas Schöffer work on paper sells for $1,678 across 3 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 | $796†‡ | $5,925† | 88% | 2026-03-12 |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,168†‡ | $3,177‡ | — | 2025-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,678† | $4,222† | — | 2024-06-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 34 | $2,562†‡ | $35,898† | 73.5% | 2025-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $24,615†‡ | $35,898† | — | 2024-07-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Nicolas Schöffer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $796 with 88% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $1,168, record $3,177. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $24,615.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,192–$1,786† | $1,557† | $3,355† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $99–$220†‡ | $149†‡ | $5,925† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $745–$1,318†‡ | $1,110†‡ | $2,667† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $5,281–$10,616†‡ | $8,334†‡ | $11,585 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $35,898† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $33,771 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $5,925† |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $4,922† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,222† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,177‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,678† |
| Paintings | 1989 | $1,168† |
† 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 Nicolas Schöffer worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolas Schöffer work is $1,376. The median Nicolas Schöffer sculpture sells for $2,562 across 25 lots. The median Nicolas Schöffer print sells for $796 across 22 lots. The median Nicolas Schöffer work on paper sells for $1,678 across 3 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 Nicolas Schöffer sculpture?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicolas Schöffer sculpture is $2,562. 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 Nicolas Schöffer's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicolas Schöffer sculpture is $35,898. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $35,898 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Nicolas Schöffer print?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicolas Schöffer print is $796. 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 Nicolas Schöffer's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicolas Schöffer print is $5,925. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,925 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Nicolas Schöffer sculpture?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nicolas Schöffer sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,110, 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 Nicolas Schöffer print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nicolas Schöffer print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $149, 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 Nicolas Schöffer's auction record?
Nicolas Schöffer's auction record is $35,898, set in 2007. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $35,898 (buyer's premium not included).
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