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# Alfred Ehrhardt (1901–1984)

## What is Alfred Ehrhardt’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Alfred Ehrhardt at 7 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,032 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,366–$2,350, n=7). The auction record is $7,529 for Sandformen, Kurische Nehrung (2024, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandformen, Kurische Nehrung, 1934 | Cartes-de-visite | $7,529 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Vom Wasser geformter Sand, Wattenmeer, Nordsee, 1935 | Cartes-de-visite | $7,514 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2017 |
| 3 | Wind formt feine Wellen in den Sand, 1934 | Cartes-de-visite | $6,915 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2016 |
| 4 | Wattenmeer Nordsee, 1935 | Cartes-de-visite | $5,755 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | Wattenmeer, Nordsee, 1935 | Cartes-de-visite | $3,541 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | Windverwehte Fussstapfen am Steilhang der Düne, Kurische Nehrung, 1936 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,886 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | Sandformen, Kurische Nehrung, 1936 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,413 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (gelatin silver print), 1935 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,286 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Sandformen, 1933 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,032 | Rago Arts | Nov 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muscheln und Schnecken, 1938 | Cartes-de-visite | $4,259 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 19 | $1,992 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $2,012 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alfred Ehrhardt is a German artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,849. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Alfred Ehrhardt sold in 2025 for $2,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alfred Ehrhardt work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Ehrhardt work is $1,849.

The median Alfred Ehrhardt photograph sells for $1,849 across 26 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Ehrhardt photographs typically sell for $1,210–$3,529 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 34 | $1,849‡ | $7,529 | 76.5% | 2025-12-11 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $1,210–$3,529‡ | $1,849‡ | $7,529 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $7,529 |
| Photography | 2017 | $7,514 |

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 Alfred Ehrhardt worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Ehrhardt work is $1,849. The median Alfred Ehrhardt photograph sells for $1,849 across 26 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Ehrhardt photographs typically sell for $1,210–$3,529 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Alfred Ehrhardt photograph?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Ehrhardt photograph is $1,849. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alfred Ehrhardt's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Ehrhardt photograph is $7,529.

### What is the average price of a small Alfred Ehrhardt photograph?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfred Ehrhardt photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,849, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alfred Ehrhardt's auction record?

Alfred Ehrhardt's auction record is $7,529, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.