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# Rudolf Schwaiger (1924–1979)

## What is Rudolf Schwaiger’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 103 auction results for Rudolf Schwaiger at 5 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $160 including buyer’s premium (middle half $75–$325, n=6). The auction record is $2,962 for Standing female nude, stone sculpture (2020, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standing female nude, stone sculpture, 1972 | Stone sculpture | $2,962 | Dorotheum | Jul 2020 |
| 2 | «Liegende», bronze, 1973 | Bronze | $2,900 | Dorotheum | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Three Graces, lead cast sculpture, 1962 | Lead cast | $2,713 | Dorotheum | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | Susanne im Bade, 1968 | Bronze; Auflage: 6 Stück | $2,345 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2018 |
| 5 | Spring Nymph, bronze, 1924 | Bronze | $2,178 | Dorotheum | Jun 2013 |
| 6 | «Elisabeth aus der Küche» (Elisabeth from the Kitchen), bronze sculpture, 1976 | Bronze | $1,642 | Dorotheum | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Standing female nude with raised arms, bronze sculpture, 1973 | Bronze | $1,629 | Dorotheum | Jul 2020 |
| 8 | Pair of bronzes, «Zita» and «Pauline», 1974 | 2 bronzes, both with dark patina | $1,185 | Dorotheum | Jul 2020 |
| 9 | Susanna and the Elders, bronze sculpture with brown patina, 1968 | Bronze | $1,160 | Dorotheum | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | The Onlookers, pen and ink, pencil and white highlights on paper, 1976 | Ink | $1,111 | Dorotheum | Jul 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 17 | $1,160 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,053 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $911 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 103 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rudolf Schwaiger is an Austrian artist with 155 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $528. 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 Rudolf Schwaiger sold in 2026 for $1,642, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rudolf Schwaiger work worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rudolf Schwaiger work is $528.

The median Rudolf Schwaiger sculpture sells for $333 across 5 lots.

The median Rudolf Schwaiger work on paper sells for $705 across 4 lots.

The median Rudolf Schwaiger print sells for $70 across 2 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 | 2 | $70 | $70 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $705 | $1,053 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $333†‡ | $1,642 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $2,807‡ | $3,453‡ | — | 2022-12-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $244–$471†‡ | $333†‡ | $1,642 |

† 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 | 2026 | $1,642 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,053 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,053 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $471‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $70 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $70 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Rudolf Schwaiger worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rudolf Schwaiger work is $528. The median Rudolf Schwaiger sculpture sells for $333 across 5 lots. The median Rudolf Schwaiger work on paper sells for $705 across 4 lots. The median Rudolf Schwaiger print sells for $70 across 2 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 Rudolf Schwaiger's auction record?

Rudolf Schwaiger's auction record is $3,453, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Rudolf Schwaiger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rudolf-schwaiger (updated 2026-11-02).

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.