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# Adolf Erbslöh (1881–1947)

Adolf Erbslöh is a German artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $29,655. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Adolf Erbslöh sold in 2026 for $30,273, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Adolf Erbslöh work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Erbslöh work is $29,655.

The median Adolf Erbslöh painting sells for $41,998 across 29 lots.

The median Adolf Erbslöh print sells for $961 across 11 lots.

The median Adolf Erbslöh work on paper sells for $21,098 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $961‡ | $2,854‡ | 84.6% | 2022-02-23 |
| Paintings | 34 | $41,998‡ | $158,700‡ | 85.3% | 2026-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $21,098 | $39,358 | — | 2018-12-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $112,686‡ | $158,700‡ | — | 2019-12-05 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Adolf Erbslöh's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $961 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (34 lots) median $41,998, record $158,700. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Adolf Erbslöh painting sells for around 44× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $112,686.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $848–$1,600‡ | $1,403‡ | $2,854‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $30,871–$58,967‡ | $37,513‡ | $110,940 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $15,220–$55,157‡ | $42,288‡ | $158,700‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $158,700‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $114,432 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $39,358 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,854‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,838 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,384 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Adolf Erbslöh worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Erbslöh work is $29,655. The median Adolf Erbslöh painting sells for $41,998 across 29 lots. The median Adolf Erbslöh print sells for $961 across 11 lots. The median Adolf Erbslöh work on paper sells for $21,098 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Adolf Erbslöh painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf Erbslöh painting is $41,998. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Adolf Erbslöh's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf Erbslöh painting is $158,700. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Adolf Erbslöh print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf Erbslöh print is $961. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Adolf Erbslöh's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf Erbslöh print is $2,854. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Adolf Erbslöh painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adolf Erbslöh painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $42,288, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Adolf Erbslöh painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Adolf Erbslöh painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $37,513, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Adolf Erbslöh's auction record?

Adolf Erbslöh's auction record is $158,700, set in 2006. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Adolf Erbslöh auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adolf-erbsloh (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.