> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edgar-ende · updated 2026-11-01

# Edgar Ende (1901–1965)

Edgar Ende is a German artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $10,464. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Edgar Ende is recorded as sold in 2025 for $33,079; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edgar Ende work worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Ende work is $10,464.

The median Edgar Ende work on paper sells for $2,580 across 26 lots.

The median Edgar Ende painting sells for $19,310 across 32 lots.

The median Edgar Ende print sells for $202 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Edgar Ende paintings typically sell for $11,350–$31,617 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Edgar Ende work on papers typically sell for $1,397–$3,615 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $202‡ | $202‡ | 25% | 2022-02-23 |
| Paintings | 33 | $19,310‡ | $99,169 | 97% | 2024-03-20 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $2,580‡ | $29,959 | 76.5% | 2025-11-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $45,424 | $99,169 | — | 2022-12-03 |

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

Edgar Ende's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $202 with 25% sell-through. Paintings (33 lots) median $19,310, record $99,169. A typical Edgar Ende painting sells for around 96× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $45,424.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $11,350–$31,617‡ | $18,966‡ | $47,800 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,397–$3,615‡ | $2,580‡ | $29,959 |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $99,169 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $47,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $29,959 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $14,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $202‡ |

‡ 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 Edgar Ende worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Ende work is $10,464. The median Edgar Ende work on paper sells for $2,580 across 26 lots. The median Edgar Ende painting sells for $19,310 across 32 lots. The median Edgar Ende print sells for $202 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Edgar Ende paintings typically sell for $11,350–$31,617 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Edgar Ende work on papers typically sell for $1,397–$3,615 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Edgar Ende work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edgar Ende work on paper is $2,580. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Edgar Ende's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edgar Ende work on paper is $29,959.

### What is the average price of a Edgar Ende painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edgar Ende painting is $19,310. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Edgar Ende's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edgar Ende painting is $99,169.

### What is the average price of a medium Edgar Ende painting?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edgar Ende painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,966, 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 medium Edgar Ende work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edgar Ende work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,580, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Edgar Ende's auction record?

Edgar Ende's auction record is $99,169, set in 2022.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Edgar Ende auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edgar-ende (updated 2026-11-01).

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.