Willy Guhl (1915–2004)
What is Willy Guhl’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 117 auction results for Willy Guhl at 28 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $972 including buyer’s premium (middle half $421–$1,578, n=8). The auction record is $11,400 for lounge chairs (2008, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | lounge chairs, 1954 | Fibrated concrete | $11,400 | Wright | Mar 2008 |
| 2 | Pair of lounge chairs, 1954 | Concrete composite | $7,500 | Rago Arts | Sep 2018 |
| 3 | Strand chairs, 1955 | Fibrated concrete | $6,600 | Wright | Oct 2006 |
| 4 | stools, set of five, 1960 | Fibrated concrete, upholstery | $5,000 | Wright | Mar 2005 |
| 5 | Pod Chairs, 1954 | Fibrated concrete | $4,495 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2014 |
| 6 | Loop, 1954 | Cement fiber | $3,962 | Bonhams | Jan 2025 |
| 7 | Willy GUHL (1915-2004) A large tubular fiberglass reinforced polyester bench, steel tubular frame. Height. 31 3/4 in - Length. 74 3/4 i | Tubular fiberglass reinforced polyester, steel tubular frame | $3,888 | Tajan | Mar 2014 |
| 8 | Pair of Garden planters, 1955 | Eternit | $3,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2012 |
| 9 | Pair of lounge chairs, 1954 | Concrete composite | $3,750 | Rago Arts | May 2019 |
| 10 | planters, pair, 1955 | Enamel | $3,750 | Wright | Aug 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 44 | $1,896 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $2,760 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,130 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 117 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Willy Guhl is a Swiss artist with 139 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,674. 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 Willy Guhl is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,910; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willy Guhl work is $1,674.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $7,250† | $16,654† | — | 2024-06-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Willy Guhl worth?
Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willy Guhl work is $1,674. 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 Willy Guhl's auction record?
Willy Guhl's auction record is $16,654, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,654 (buyer's premium not included).
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