MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY (1938–2003)
MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY is a CH artist with 111 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $730. 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 MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $803 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY work is $730.
The median MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY painting sells for $1,981 across 47 lots.
The median MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY print sells for $171 across 34 lots.
The median MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY work on paper sells for $445 across 9 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY paintings typically sell for $1,253–$2,894 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY prints typically sell for $132–$369 (the middle half of 21 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 | 39 | $171† | $1,236† | 87.2% | 2024-11-07 |
| Paintings | 56 | $1,981†‡ | $11,165† | 83.9% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $445† | $1,369† | 81.8% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $4,193† | $11,165† | — | 2023-06-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (39 lots) median $171 with 87.2% sell-through. Paintings (56 lots) median $1,981, record $11,165. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,165 (buyer's premium not included). A typical MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $4,193.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $90–$240† | $154† | $358† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $132–$369† | $191† | $1,236† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $500–$1,439† | $850† | $2,110† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,253–$2,894†‡ | $1,964†‡ | $11,165† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $2,534–$3,873†‡ | $3,330†‡ | $5,582† |
† 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) | 7 | $443–$623† | $480† | $1,369† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $11,165† |
| Paintings | 2004 | $5,582† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,369† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,236† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $935† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $679† |
† 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 MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY worth?
Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY work is $730. The median MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY painting sells for $1,981 across 47 lots. The median MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY print sells for $171 across 34 lots. The median MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY work on paper sells for $445 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY paintings typically sell for $1,253–$2,894 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY prints typically sell for $132–$369 (the middle half of 21 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 MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY painting?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY painting is $1,981. 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 MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY painting is $11,165. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,165 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY print?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY print is $171. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY print is $1,236. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,236 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY work on paper is $445. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY work on paper is $1,369. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,369 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,964, 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 medium MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY print?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $191, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY's auction record?
MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY's auction record is $11,165, set in 2004. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,165 (buyer's premium not included).
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