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# ZBINDEN, EMIL (1908–1991)

ZBINDEN, EMIL is a Swiss artist with 815 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $154. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by ZBINDEN, EMIL sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $496 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a ZBINDEN, EMIL work worth?

Across 548 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ZBINDEN, EMIL work is $154.

The median ZBINDEN, EMIL print sells for $152 across 531 lots.

The median ZBINDEN, EMIL work on paper sells for $458 across 14 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) ZBINDEN, EMIL prints typically sell for $98–$212 (the middle half of 483 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 791 | $152† | $1,442† | 67.1% | 2025-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $458† | $1,098† | 77.8% | 2025-11-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $502† | $1,442† | — | 2025-11-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 483 | $98–$212† | $152† | $1,442† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $126–$322† | $190† | $514† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $290–$553† | $446† | $1,078† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,442† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,098† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,078† |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $997† |

† 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 ZBINDEN, EMIL worth?

Across 548 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ZBINDEN, EMIL work is $154. The median ZBINDEN, EMIL print sells for $152 across 531 lots. The median ZBINDEN, EMIL work on paper sells for $458 across 14 lots. Small (under 50 cm) ZBINDEN, EMIL prints typically sell for $98–$212 (the middle half of 483 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a ZBINDEN, EMIL print?

Based on 531 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a ZBINDEN, EMIL print is $152. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is ZBINDEN, EMIL's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a ZBINDEN, EMIL print is $1,442. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,442 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a ZBINDEN, EMIL work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a ZBINDEN, EMIL work on paper is $458. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is ZBINDEN, EMIL's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a ZBINDEN, EMIL work on paper is $1,098. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,098 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small ZBINDEN, EMIL print?

Based on 483 sold lots, the median auction price of a small ZBINDEN, EMIL print (small (under 50 cm)) is $152, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium ZBINDEN, EMIL print?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium ZBINDEN, EMIL print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $190, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is ZBINDEN, EMIL's auction record?

ZBINDEN, EMIL's auction record is $1,442, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,442 (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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “ZBINDEN, EMIL auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zbinden-emil (updated 2026-11-03).

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.