> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-fischli-david-weiss · updated 2026-11-02

# PETER FISCHLI (1952–2012)

## What is PETER FISCHLI’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for PETER FISCHLI at 7 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,558 including buyer’s premium (middle half $22,374–$126,434, n=8). The auction record is $308,367 for Animal (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal, 1986 | Polyurethane, cheesecloth and paint | $308,367 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 2 | Wurzel (Root), 1987 | Cast rubber | $215,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 3 | Untitled (Limo 1), 1988 | Cast white plaster, with artist's painted wooden base | $163,800 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 4 | Haus (House), 1986 | Cast synthetic rubber | $155,269 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | Untitled (Auto), plaster, 1986 | Plaster | $146,033 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Wall, 1986 | Cast rubber | $125,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 7 | Projektion 2 (Sommer), slide installation with projectors, 1997 | 162 slides, 2 projectors, cross-fading unit and electrical installation | $119,901 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled (Car), 1986 | Black rubber | $114,046 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 9 | Kerze, 1986 | Kautschuk | $113,116 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 10 | Marokkanisches Sitzkissen (Moroccan Seat Cushion), 1986 | Rubber | $87,500 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 11 | $125,000 |
| Other | 12 | $19,074 |
| Photographs | 7 | $17,640 |
| Prints | 5 | $6,048 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $27,558 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $27,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $17,963 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


PETER FISCHLI is a Swiss artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $22,802. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by PETER FISCHLI sold in 2026 for $30,520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a PETER FISCHLI work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a PETER FISCHLI work is $22,802.

The median PETER FISCHLI sculpture sells for $125,000 across 11 lots.

The median PETER FISCHLI photograph sells for $13,200 across 8 lots.

The median PETER FISCHLI print sells for $5,099 across 8 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $5,099 | $23,058 | — | 2026-06-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $125,000 | $308,367 | 91.7% | 2026-06-25 |
| Photography | 10 | $13,200 | $27,500 | 80% | 2025-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $146,033 | $308,367 | — | 2026-06-25 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,893–$6,969 | $4,150 | $23,058 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $116,785–$200,067 | $140,134 | $308,367 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $308,367 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $215,000 |
| Photography | 2019 | $27,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $23,058 |
| Photography | 2025 | $20,323 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $9,245 |

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 worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a PETER FISCHLI work is $22,802. The median PETER FISCHLI sculpture sells for $125,000 across 11 lots. The median PETER FISCHLI photograph sells for $13,200 across 8 lots. The median PETER FISCHLI print sells for $5,099 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a PETER FISCHLI sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a PETER FISCHLI sculpture is $125,000.

### What is PETER FISCHLI's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a PETER FISCHLI sculpture is $308,367.

### What is PETER FISCHLI's auction record?

PETER FISCHLI's auction record is $308,367, set in 2020.

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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.