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# Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich (1712–1774)

## What is Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 101 auction results for Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich at 29 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,056 including buyer’s premium (middle half $495–$3,685, n=7). The auction record is $20,104 for The Holy Family in an interior with the Virgin sowing and Joseph woodworking (2009, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Holy Family in an interior with the Virgin sowing and Joseph woodworking | Oil on panel | $20,104 | Sotheby's | May 2009 |
| 2 | Elegant figures resting by a carved frieze | Oil on canvas | $17,418 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Sarah offering Hagar to Abraham | Oil on panel | $10,052 | Sotheby's | May 2009 |
| 4 | Saint William of Maleval in a rocky landscape, 1763 | Oil paint | $10,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 5 | Young Christ among the doctors in the temple | Oil on panel | $8,190 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | Portrait de Rembrandt de profil, dans un encadrement simulé | Copper | $6,636 | Tajan | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | Study of a Tree | Pen and brown ink | $6,069 | Sotheby's | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Portrait of a gentleman, half length, wearing armour, a green velvet cloak and a turban | Oil on canvas | $4,878 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 9 | Peddler | Oil Painting | $4,594 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 1996 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Die Schreibekunst | Radierung in Blau auf Velin | $8,861 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2020 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $4,146 |
| Prints | 8 | $149 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $1,287 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 101 results from 29 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich is a German artist with 220 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,333. 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 Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich sold in 2026 for $17,418, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich work worth?

Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich work is $1,333.

The median Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich painting sells for $2,919 across 41 lots.

The median Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich print sells for $493 across 32 lots.

The median Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich work on paper sells for $2,332 across 9 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich prints typically sell for $246–$811 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich paintings typically sell for $448–$4,890 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 71 | $493‡ | $8,861 | 45.1% | 2026-04-29 |
| Paintings | 83 | $2,919†‡ | $20,104 | 49.4% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $2,332‡ | $6,069 | 60% | 2025-11-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $14,482†‡ | $20,104 | — | 2026-06-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (71 lots) median $493 with 45.1% sell-through. Paintings (83 lots) median $2,919, record $20,104. A typical Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich painting sells for around 5.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $14,482.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $246–$811‡ | $406‡ | $8,861 |

‡ 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) | 20 | $448–$4,890†‡ | $1,912†‡ | $9,796‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,545–$9,708†‡ | $2,919†‡ | $14,482† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,334–$3,725‡ | $2,357‡ | $6,069 |

‡ 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 | 2009 | $20,104 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $17,418 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $8,861 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,069 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $4,492‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,945‡ |

‡ 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 Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich worth?

Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich work is $1,333. The median Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich painting sells for $2,919 across 41 lots. The median Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich print sells for $493 across 32 lots. The median Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich work on paper sells for $2,332 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich prints typically sell for $246–$811 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich paintings typically sell for $448–$4,890 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich painting?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich painting is $2,919. 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 Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich painting is $20,104.

### What is the average price of a Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich print?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich print is $493. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich print is $8,861.

### What is the average price of a Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich work on paper is $2,332. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich work on paper is $6,069.

### What is the average price of a small Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich print?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich print (small (under 50 cm)) is $406, 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 Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,912, 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 Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich's auction record?

Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich's auction record is $20,104, set in 2009.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.