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# Willy Guggenheim (1900–1977)

Willy Guggenheim is a Swiss artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $28,760. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Willy Guggenheim is recorded as sold in 2025 for $31,031; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Willy Guggenheim work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willy Guggenheim work is $28,760.

The median Willy Guggenheim painting sells for $28,760 across 55 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Willy Guggenheim paintings typically sell for $25,715–$48,541 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 85 | $28,760‡ | $137,998‡ | 64.7% | 2025-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $118,279‡ | $137,998‡ | — | 2021-07-02 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $12,773–$24,288‡ | $15,699‡ | $51,144‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $25,715–$48,541‡ | $33,304‡ | $137,998‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $58,947–$73,039‡ | $65,779‡ | $118,279‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $137,998‡ |
| Paintings | 2016 | $118,279‡ |

‡ 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 Willy Guggenheim worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willy Guggenheim work is $28,760. The median Willy Guggenheim painting sells for $28,760 across 55 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Willy Guggenheim paintings typically sell for $25,715–$48,541 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Willy Guggenheim painting?

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willy Guggenheim painting is $28,760. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Willy Guggenheim's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Willy Guggenheim painting is $137,998. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Willy Guggenheim painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willy Guggenheim painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $33,304, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Willy Guggenheim painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Willy Guggenheim painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $15,699, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Willy Guggenheim's auction record?

Willy Guggenheim's auction record is $137,998, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Willy Guggenheim auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/willy-guggenheim (updated 2026-11-01).

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.