Alois Carigiet Auction Prices and Value Guide

Alois Carigiet auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 1,434 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Alois Carigiet auction prices: quick answer

Alois Carigiet auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Alois Carigiet
Source records
1,434
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Alois Carigiet

Alois Carigiet (1902–1985) was a Swiss illustrator, graphic designer, painter, and theater set painter active from the early 1920s through the mid-1980s. Born and raised in Trun in the Graubünden canton, he worked primarily in Zürich, Chur, and his native village. Carigiet is best known for his children's picture books set in the Alps—most notably A Bell for Ursli (Schellen-Ursli), created with writer Selina Chönz, and three titles he both wrote and illustrated. In 1966 he received the inaugural Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration, recognizing his lasting contribution to children's literature. His professional activities spanned graphic design, poster art, stage set painting, and easel painting, and his work is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Carigiet's visual language combines bold color, dynamic composition, and an affection for Swiss Alpine pastoral life.

illustration (children's book, editorial)painting (oil, watercolor)graphic design (posters, prints)set painting (theater)Alpine landscapes and Swiss village lifechildren and pastoral scenesflower pieces

Common works and media

Collectors may encounter Carigiet's work as original illustrations and drawings for children's books (especially the A Bell for Ursli series), Swiss travel and event posters, graphic design prints, easel paintings including flower pieces and Alpine landscapes, theater set designs and maquettes, and first-edition picture books. Printed posters and book illustrations appear more frequently at auction than unique paintings or set designs.

Market and appraisal context

Alois Carigiet has a well-established and liquid auction footprint spanning more than two decades (2004–2026), with 432 catalogued lots of which 239 carry realized prices. The market is concentrated in Swiss houses—Schuler Auktionen accounts for the largest share of recent offerings—but also includes Koller Auctions, Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer, Galerie Fischer Auktionen AG, and Germann Auction House Ltd, alongside international names such as Christie's, Sotheby's, Swann Auction Galleries, and Poster Auctions International Inc. The price distribution is wide: realised prices range from approximately CHF 20 at the low end (typically printed posters and small multiples) to CHF 100,000 at the high end (original paintings, major illustration art). The 25th percentile sits near CHF 550, the median at CHF 1,100, and the 75th percentile at CHF 15,000, indicating that the bulk of material trades in a modest band while scarcer original works command significantly higher sums. Liquidity remains steady, with 81 lots in the most recent 12-month window versus 90 in the prior period, suggesting consistent but slightly softening supply. Recent comparable lots at Schuler Auktionen (March 2026) realised CHF 240–5,000, and a ski-scene lithograph at O'Gallerie realised USD 250, illustrating the tiered market between prints and original works.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Illustration art and children's book illustrations
  • Swiss graphic design and posters
  • Paintings (oils, works on paper)
  • Prints and multiples (lithographs, posters)
  • Theater set designs and maquettes

Value drivers

  1. Medium and technique: original paintings, drawings, and set designs tend to be scarcer than printed illustrations and posters
  2. Subject matter: Alpine and Swiss pastoral themes are most closely associated with the artist's reputation
  3. Provenance and exhibition history: museum-held works (e.g., MoMA collection) support attribution and value
  4. Children's book first editions and original illustration art carry collector interest tied to the Hans Christian Andersen Medal recognition
  5. Medium and uniqueness: original oil paintings and set designs are significantly scarcer than lithographic posters and printed illustrations; originals trade at a substantial premium
  6. Subject matter: Alpine and ski scenes, children's book illustration originals, and Swiss travel posters are the most sought-after categories

Appraisal caveats

  • Carigiet is best known as an illustrator and graphic designer rather than a fine-art painter; auction results are weighted toward printed material, posters, and illustration art rather than canvas paintings
  • No specific auction records or realized prices are available in the source pack; appraisal should reference comparable public auction results from major houses
  • Many recent Schuler Auktionen lots list the artist name only (e.g., 'ALOIS CARIGIET') without title, medium, or description in the source record; actual medium, dimensions, and attribution should be verified against the full auction catalogue before using any lot as a comparable
  • Several recent lots at Schuler Auktionen (January 2026) show null realised prices, which may indicate unsold lots or results not yet reported; these should not be treated as evidence of value

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

Source-grounded artist Markdown

Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

LLM-readable Markdown summary for Alois Carigiet

LLM summary index · LLM full index

Artist value FAQ

How much is Alois Carigiet worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

Can Appraisily value my Alois Carigiet artwork?

Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.