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# 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.

## What is a MÜLLER-BRITTNAU, WILLY work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.