Urs Lüthi (b. 1947)
What is Urs Lüthi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 201 auction results for Urs Lüthi at 22 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $193 including buyer’s premium (middle half $165–$218, n=5). The auction record is $26,934 for Serie der Universellen Ordnung (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serie der Universellen Ordnung, 1991 | Gelatin silver print | $26,934 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 2 | Tableaux récents G1+G2+G3, 1947 | Tirage photographique sur toile; en trois parties | $22,869 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 3 | Tableaux récents C, 1977 | Photograph print on canvas | $19,651 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | SANS TITRE, (DYPTIQUE), 1981 | Toile | $18,815 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |
| 5 | Selbstportrait aus der Serie der Schatzsucher, 1987 | Huile sur toile; diptyque | $14,798 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 6 | Nature Morte, 1997 | Gelatin silver print | $11,543 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | Nature morte, 1990, 1990 | Painted glass and gelatin silver print mounted on Diasec | $9,397 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | Tableaux récents K, 1977 | Photographie sur toile; diptyque | $9,124 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 9 | Selbstportrait from the INDIZ-Series I and III, 1973 | Cartes-de-visite | $6,188 | Christie's | Sep 2016 |
| 10 | Selbstportrait (série des Chasseurs de trésors), 1986 | Oil on canvas, diptych | $4,211 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 13 | $6,188 |
| Other | 12 | $1,220 |
| Prints | 5 | $227 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $4,127 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $756 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 201 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Urs Lüthi is a Swiss artist with 247 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,076. 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 Lüthi sold in 2026 for $4,127, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 201 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Urs Lüthi work is $1,076.
The median Urs Lüthi print sells for $313 across 88 lots.
The median Urs Lüthi photograph sells for $4,127 across 57 lots.
The median Urs Lüthi painting sells for $4,773 across 25 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Urs Lüthi prints typically sell for $206–$598 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Urs Lüthi photographs typically sell for $570–$2,332 (the middle half of 22 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 | 92 | $313†‡ | $3,245† | 95.7% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 25 | $4,773†‡ | $15,730† | — | 2024-05-29 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $1,418† | $3,063† | — | 2021-11-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $6,247† | $6,247† | 50% | 2007-11-20 |
| Photography | 65 | $4,127†‡ | $26,934 | 87.7% | 2026-04-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $16,789†‡ | $26,934 | — | 2025-11-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Urs Lüthi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (92 lots) median $313 with 95.7% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $4,773, record $15,730. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $15,730 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Urs Lüthi painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $16,789.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $196–$1,063† | $345† | $3,190† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 70 | $206–$598†‡ | $303†‡ | $3,245† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $4,183–$6,907†‡ | $5,126†‡ | $15,730† |
† 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) | 9 | $1,198–$1,894† | $1,367† | $2,488† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,392–$2,455† | $1,852† | $3,063† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $570–$2,332† | $946† | $26,934 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $1,567–$9,124†‡ | $6,180†‡ | $22,869 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $5,036–$8,581†‡ | $6,709†‡ | $14,292† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2015 | $26,934 |
| Photography | 2016 | $22,869 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $15,730† |
| Paintings | 2016 | $14,798 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $6,247† |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $3,245† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $3,190† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,063† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Urs Lüthi worth?
Across 201 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Urs Lüthi work is $1,076. The median Urs Lüthi print sells for $313 across 88 lots. The median Urs Lüthi photograph sells for $4,127 across 57 lots. The median Urs Lüthi painting sells for $4,773 across 25 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Urs Lüthi prints typically sell for $206–$598 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Urs Lüthi photographs typically sell for $570–$2,332 (the middle half of 22 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 Lüthi print?
Based on 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Urs Lüthi print is $313. 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 Urs Lüthi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Urs Lüthi print is $3,245. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,245 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Urs Lüthi photograph?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Urs Lüthi photograph is $4,127. 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 Urs Lüthi's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Urs Lüthi photograph is $26,934.
What is the average price of a Urs Lüthi painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Urs Lüthi painting is $4,773. 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 Urs Lüthi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Urs Lüthi painting is $15,730. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $15,730 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Urs Lüthi print?
Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Urs Lüthi print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $303, 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 the average price of a small Urs Lüthi photograph?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Urs Lüthi photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $946, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Urs Lüthi's auction record?
Urs Lüthi's auction record is $26,934, set in 2015.
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