Peter Birmann (1758–1844)
Peter Birmann is a Swiss artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,082. 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 Peter Birmann sold in 2026 for $3,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Birmann work is $1,082.
The median Peter Birmann work on paper sells for $1,096 across 42 lots.
The median Peter Birmann print sells for $709 across 12 lots.
The median Peter Birmann painting sells for $25,031 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Birmann work on papers typically sell for $824–$2,722 (the middle half of 33 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 | 22 | $709†‡ | $2,306† | 54.5% | 2025-05-08 |
| Paintings | 6 | $25,031† | $50,000 | 33.3% | 2025-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 63 | $1,096†‡ | $14,028 | 66.7% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $14,028 | $50,000 | — | 2019-10-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter Birmann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $709 with 54.5% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $25,031, record $50,000. A typical Peter Birmann painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $14,028.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $586–$1,478†‡ | $709†‡ | $1,704‡ |
† 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) | 7 | $388–$1,166†‡ | $708†‡ | $1,548 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $824–$2,722†‡ | $1,107†‡ | $14,028 |
† 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 | 2015 | $50,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $14,028 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $12,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $2,306† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,704‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $62† |
† 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 Peter Birmann worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Birmann work is $1,082. The median Peter Birmann work on paper sells for $1,096 across 42 lots. The median Peter Birmann print sells for $709 across 12 lots. The median Peter Birmann painting sells for $25,031 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Birmann work on papers typically sell for $824–$2,722 (the middle half of 33 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 Peter Birmann work on paper?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Birmann work on paper is $1,096. 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 Peter Birmann's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Birmann work on paper is $14,028.
What is the average price of a Peter Birmann print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Birmann print is $709. 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 Peter Birmann's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Birmann print is $2,306. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,306 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Peter Birmann work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Birmann work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,107, 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 Peter Birmann's auction record?
Peter Birmann's auction record is $50,000, set in 2015.
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