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# Peter Fischli and David Weiss (1952–2012)

## What is Peter Fischli and David Weiss’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Peter Fischli and David Weiss at 8 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,548 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,795–$3,840, n=5). The auction record is $965,895 for Floß (2013, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floß, 1983 | Painted polyurethane foam (in 72 parts) | $965,895 | Phillips | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | Stewardess | White plaster | $468,241 | Phillips | Oct 2013 |
| 3 | Untitled (rubber, polyurethane paint and pedestal), 1994 | Rubber, polyurethane paint and pedestal | $195,709 | Phillips | Mar 2017 |
| 4 | Wurzel (Root), 1987 | Cast synthetic rubber | $109,869 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 5 | Untitled (painted polyurethane, in 11 parts), 1993 | Painted polyurethane, in 11 parts | $72,500 | Phillips | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Root, 2005 | Black rubber | $68,750 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | 2 Steps, 1986 | Cast synthetic rubber | $63,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled (Airport), 1989 | Cibachrome print | $45,000 | Phillips | Nov 2013 |
| 9 | Chinese Character, 1984 | Gelatin silver | $36,400 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2022 |
| 10 | Topf (Pot), 2005 | Cast rubber | $35,921 | Phillips | Jul 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $66,125 |
| Photographs | 5 | $26,000 |
| Other | 11 | $8,750 |
| Prints | 10 | $4,976 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $28,580 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $14,412 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $9,450 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Fischli and David Weiss is a Swiss artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $10,392.

A work by Peter Fischli and David Weiss sold in 2026 for $12,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Fischli and David Weiss work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Fischli and David Weiss work is $10,392.

The median Peter Fischli and David Weiss print sells for $5,450 across 18 lots.

The median Peter Fischli and David Weiss sculpture sells for $68,750 across 12 lots.

The median Peter Fischli and David Weiss photograph sells for $26,000 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 20 | $5,450 | $12,160 | 90% | 2026-10-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $68,750 | $965,895 | — | 2024-09-23 |
| Photography | 8 | $26,000 | $45,000 | 62.5% | 2022-03-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $331,975 | $965,895 | — | 2017-03-10 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,685–$8,064 | $4,788 | $10,073 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,694–$9,100 | $7,560 | $10,710 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $965,895 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $468,241 |
| Photography | 2013 | $45,000 |
| Photography | 2022 | $36,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $12,160 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $10,710 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Peter Fischli and David Weiss worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Fischli and David Weiss work is $10,392. The median Peter Fischli and David Weiss print sells for $5,450 across 18 lots. The median Peter Fischli and David Weiss sculpture sells for $68,750 across 12 lots. The median Peter Fischli and David Weiss photograph sells for $26,000 across 5 lots.

### What is the average price of a Peter Fischli and David Weiss print?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Fischli and David Weiss print is $5,450.

### What is Peter Fischli and David Weiss's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Fischli and David Weiss print is $12,160.

### What is the average price of a Peter Fischli and David Weiss sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Fischli and David Weiss sculpture is $68,750.

### What is Peter Fischli and David Weiss's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Fischli and David Weiss sculpture is $965,895.

### What is Peter Fischli and David Weiss's auction record?

Peter Fischli and David Weiss's auction record is $965,895, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.