MATTHEY, OCTAVE (1888–1969)
MATTHEY, OCTAVE is a Swiss artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $216. 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 MATTHEY, OCTAVE sold in 2011 for a hammer price of $241 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full MATTHEY, OCTAVE record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View MATTHEY, OCTAVE on OpeningBid →What is a MATTHEY, OCTAVE work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MATTHEY, OCTAVE work is $216.
The median MATTHEY, OCTAVE painting sells for $303 across 11 lots.
The median MATTHEY, OCTAVE work on paper sells for $185 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $303†‡ | $1,048‡ | 52.4% | 2021-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $185†‡ | $259‡ | 50% | 2018-11-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $109–$346†‡ | $330†‡ | $1,048‡ |
† 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 | 2008 | $1,048‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $692‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $259‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $216‡ |
‡ 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 MATTHEY, OCTAVE worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MATTHEY, OCTAVE work is $216. The median MATTHEY, OCTAVE painting sells for $303 across 11 lots. The median MATTHEY, OCTAVE work on paper sells for $185 across 6 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 MATTHEY, OCTAVE painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a MATTHEY, OCTAVE painting is $303. 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 MATTHEY, OCTAVE's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a MATTHEY, OCTAVE painting is $1,048. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a MATTHEY, OCTAVE work on paper?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a MATTHEY, OCTAVE work on paper is $185. 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 MATTHEY, OCTAVE's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a MATTHEY, OCTAVE work on paper is $259. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is MATTHEY, OCTAVE's auction record?
MATTHEY, OCTAVE's auction record is $1,048, set in 2008. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full MATTHEY, OCTAVE record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View MATTHEY, OCTAVE on OpeningBid →