Bernhard Fries (1820–1879)
Bernhard Fries is a German artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,717. 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 Bernhard Fries sold in 2020 for $2,954, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bernhard Fries on OpeningBid →What is a Bernhard Fries work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Fries work is $2,717.
The median Bernhard Fries painting sells for $2,787 across 20 lots.
The median Bernhard Fries work on paper sells for $1,003 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $2,787†‡ | $17,262‡ | 74.1% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,003‡ | $1,003‡ | 50% | 2024-11-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $798–$2,811†‡ | $1,082†‡ | $3,633 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,808–$7,839‡ | $5,850‡ | $9,087‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2011 | $17,262‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $9,655 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,003‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bernhard Fries worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernhard Fries work is $2,717. The median Bernhard Fries painting sells for $2,787 across 20 lots. The median Bernhard Fries work on paper sells for $1,003 across 1 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 Bernhard Fries painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernhard Fries painting is $2,787. 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 Bernhard Fries's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernhard Fries painting is $17,262. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Bernhard Fries painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bernhard Fries painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,082, 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 Bernhard Fries's auction record?
Bernhard Fries's auction record is $17,262, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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