Urs Fischer (b. 1973)
What is Urs Fischer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 145 auction results for Urs Fischer at 16 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,305 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,681–$54,000, n=23). The auction record is $6,802,500 for Untitled (Lamp/Bear) (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Lamp/Bear), 2005-2006 | Cast bronze, epoxy primer, urethane paint, acrylic polyurethane topcoat, acrylic glass, gas discharge lamp, and stainless-steel framework | $6,802,500 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 2 | Things, 2017 | Stainless steel | $3,630,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 3 | Julian, 2014 | Oil paint | $3,367,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 4 | What if the Phone Rings, 2003 | Wax, pigment and wick | $2,741,000 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 5 | Secret, 2012 | Acrylic paint | $2,580,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 6 | Untitled (Candle), 2001 | Wax, wick, pigment, bricks | $1,565,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 7 | Untitled (Standing), 2010 | Stainless steel | $1,314,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 8 | Pinky, 2010 | Acrylic paint | $1,203,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 9 | Horse/Bed, 2013 | Milled aluminum, galvanized steel, screws, bolts, two-component resin | $1,197,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 10 | Original Problem, 2014 | Acrylic paint | $1,092,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $380,000 |
| Other | 30 | $125,000 |
| Sculpture | 54 | $79,002 |
| Prints | 15 | $26,601 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $13,533 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 56 | $239,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $29,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $15,120 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 145 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Urs Fischer is a Swiss artist with 207 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $40,000. 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 Urs Fischer sold in 2026 for $193,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Urs Fischer work is $40,000.
The median Urs Fischer sculpture sells for $97,626 across 69 lots.
The median Urs Fischer print sells for $2,008 across 31 lots.
The median Urs Fischer work on paper sells for $88,900 across 13 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Urs Fischer sculptures typically sell for $124,168–$980,634 (the middle half of 34 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 | 36 | $2,008† | $250,000 | 86.1% | 2026-05-21 |
| Paintings | 11 | $89,271 | $3.4M | 81.8% | 2024-04-24 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $88,900 | $380,000 | 81.3% | 2026-05-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 91 | $97,626‡ | $6.8M | 75.8% | 2026-03-11 |
| Photography | 2 | $318† | $509† | — | 2025-08-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 51 | $478,800 | $6.8M | — | 2026-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Urs Fischer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (36 lots) median $2,008 with 86.1% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $89,271, record $3,367,500. A typical Urs Fischer painting sells for around 44× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 51 lots) the median is $478,800.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,299–$2,349† | $1,715† | $56,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $752–$10,609† | $889† | $26,601 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $12,500–$32,000 | $17,640 | $250,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $125,000–$238,500 | $193,500 | $380,000 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $9,244–$33,464‡ | $17,145‡ | $852,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $32,365–$79,950 | $40,000 | $602,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $124,168–$980,634 | $562,290 | $6.8M |
‡ 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 | 2011 | $6.8M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $3.6M |
| Paintings | 2017 | $3.4M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $380,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $252,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $250,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $56,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Urs Fischer worth?
Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Urs Fischer work is $40,000. The median Urs Fischer sculpture sells for $97,626 across 69 lots. The median Urs Fischer print sells for $2,008 across 31 lots. The median Urs Fischer work on paper sells for $88,900 across 13 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Urs Fischer sculptures typically sell for $124,168–$980,634 (the middle half of 34 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 Urs Fischer sculpture?
Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Urs Fischer sculpture is $97,626. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Urs Fischer's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Urs Fischer sculpture is $6,802,500.
What is the average price of a Urs Fischer print?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Urs Fischer print is $2,008. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Urs Fischer's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Urs Fischer print is $250,000.
What is the average price of a Urs Fischer work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Urs Fischer work on paper is $88,900.
What is Urs Fischer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Urs Fischer work on paper is $380,000.
What is the average price of a large Urs Fischer sculpture?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Urs Fischer sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $562,290, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Urs Fischer sculpture?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Urs Fischer sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $17,145, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Urs Fischer's auction record?
Urs Fischer's auction record is $6,802,500, set in 2011.
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