Oscar Wiggli (1927–2016)
Oscar Wiggli is a CH artist with 174 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $376. 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 Oscar Wiggli is recorded as sold in 2025 for $9,930; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Oscar Wiggli on OpeningBid →What is a Oscar Wiggli work worth?
Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Wiggli work is $376.
The median Oscar Wiggli print sells for $102 across 38 lots.
The median Oscar Wiggli sculpture sells for $5,910 across 45 lots.
The median Oscar Wiggli work on paper sells for $274 across 32 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Oscar Wiggli prints typically sell for $63–$107 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Oscar Wiggli sculptures typically sell for $2,356–$5,090 (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 | 58 | $102†‡ | $2,175 | 65.5% | 2026-03-29 |
| Works on Paper | 42 | $274†‡ | $1,199 | 76.2% | 2026-07-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 50 | $5,910†‡ | $50,300† | 90% | 2025-11-27 |
| Photography | 2 | $356† | $547† | — | 2019-05-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $17,504† | $50,300† | — | 2024-11-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $63–$107†‡ | $91†‡ | $1,599 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $80–$158† | $149† | $2,175 |
† 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) | 19 | $185–$420† | $252† | $878† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $234–$560†‡ | $338†‡ | $771 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $2,356–$5,090†‡ | $3,774†‡ | $12,555 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $5,910–$12,034†‡ | $8,911†‡ | $44,592 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $9,183–$38,045†‡ | $13,475†‡ | $50,300† |
† 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 | 2023 | $50,300† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $45,054 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,175 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,599 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,199 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $878† |
| Photography | 2019 | $547† |
| Photography | 2006 | $166† |
† 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 Oscar Wiggli worth?
Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Wiggli work is $376. The median Oscar Wiggli print sells for $102 across 38 lots. The median Oscar Wiggli sculpture sells for $5,910 across 45 lots. The median Oscar Wiggli work on paper sells for $274 across 32 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Oscar Wiggli prints typically sell for $63–$107 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Oscar Wiggli sculptures typically sell for $2,356–$5,090 (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 Oscar Wiggli print?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oscar Wiggli print is $102. 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 Oscar Wiggli's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oscar Wiggli print is $2,175.
What is the average price of a Oscar Wiggli sculpture?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oscar Wiggli sculpture is $5,910. 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 Oscar Wiggli's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oscar Wiggli sculpture is $50,300. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $50,300 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Oscar Wiggli work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oscar Wiggli work on paper is $274. 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 Oscar Wiggli's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oscar Wiggli work on paper is $1,199.
What is the average price of a small Oscar Wiggli print?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Oscar Wiggli print (small (under 50 cm)) is $91, 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 Oscar Wiggli sculpture?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Oscar Wiggli sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,774, 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 Oscar Wiggli's auction record?
Oscar Wiggli's auction record is $50,300, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $50,300 (buyer's premium not included).
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