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# Eduard Bargheer (1901–1979)

## What is Eduard Bargheer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 381 auction results for Eduard Bargheer at 21 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,011 including buyer’s premium (middle half $844–$8,131, n=5). The auction record is $74,482 for Mittelmeer I (Mediterraneo) (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mittelmeer I (Mediterraneo), 1950-1952 | Oil paint | $74,482 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |
| 2 | Dampfer Schaarhörn an der Alten Liebe in Cuxhaven, 1927 | Oil on canvas | $24,887 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | Hafenansicht | Aquarell | $16,500 | Karl & Faber | Jun 1994 |
| 4 | Häuser, 1949 | Oil on paper laid on fiberboard | $15,440 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2017 |
| 5 | Stadt und Berg, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $14,733 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2017 |
| 6 | Sonne im Schilf, 1952 | Painting | $14,431 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | Morgenlandschaft, 1959 | Ink | $11,977 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | View of Forio d'Ischia, oil on canvas, 1940 | Oil on canvas | $11,697 | Koller Auktionen | Jul 2022 |
| 9 | Oase mit Mond, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $11,351 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2018 |
| 10 | Forio im Sturm, 1948 | Watercolour, ink | $11,000 | Karl & Faber | Nov 1993 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 47 | $6,479 |
| Works on paper | 70 | $3,257 |
| Other | 46 | $2,764 |
| Prints | 12 | $501 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 62 | $4,979 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 111 | $3,049 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 381 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Eduard Bargheer is a German artist with 566 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,063. 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 Eduard Bargheer sold in 2026 for $8,131, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Eduard Bargheer work worth?

Across 381 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eduard Bargheer work is $2,063.

The median Eduard Bargheer work on paper sells for $2,368 across 217 lots.

The median Eduard Bargheer print sells for $380 across 71 lots.

The median Eduard Bargheer painting sells for $5,991 across 65 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Eduard Bargheer work on papers typically sell for $1,382–$3,175 (the middle half of 155 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Eduard Bargheer work on papers typically sell for $2,018–$4,827 (the middle half of 56 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 | 104 | $380†‡ | $4,031 | 68.3% | 2025-05-31 |
| Paintings | 77 | $5,991†‡ | $74,482 | 84.4% | 2026-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 286 | $2,368†‡ | $16,500 | 75.9% | 2026-03-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $11,697‡ | $74,482 | — | 2025-09-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Eduard Bargheer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (104 lots) median $380 with 68.3% sell-through. Paintings (77 lots) median $5,991, record $74,482. A typical Eduard Bargheer painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $11,697.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $327–$570†‡ | $432†‡ | $4,031 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $217–$667†‡ | $399†‡ | $3,330 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 32 | $2,759–$6,072‡ | $5,171‡ | $11,351 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $4,660–$10,708†‡ | $7,848†‡ | $74,482 |

† 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) | 155 | $1,382–$3,175†‡ | $2,142†‡ | $11,977 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $2,018–$4,827†‡ | $3,062†‡ | $16,500 |

† 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 | 2012 | $74,482 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $24,887 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $16,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $11,977 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $4,031 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,646‡ |

‡ 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 Eduard Bargheer worth?

Across 381 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eduard Bargheer work is $2,063. The median Eduard Bargheer work on paper sells for $2,368 across 217 lots. The median Eduard Bargheer print sells for $380 across 71 lots. The median Eduard Bargheer painting sells for $5,991 across 65 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Eduard Bargheer work on papers typically sell for $1,382–$3,175 (the middle half of 155 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Eduard Bargheer work on papers typically sell for $2,018–$4,827 (the middle half of 56 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 Eduard Bargheer work on paper?

Based on 217 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eduard Bargheer work on paper is $2,368. 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 Eduard Bargheer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eduard Bargheer work on paper is $16,500.

### What is the average price of a Eduard Bargheer print?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eduard Bargheer print is $380. 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 Eduard Bargheer's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eduard Bargheer print is $4,031.

### What is the average price of a Eduard Bargheer painting?

Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eduard Bargheer painting is $5,991. 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 Eduard Bargheer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eduard Bargheer painting is $74,482.

### What is the average price of a small Eduard Bargheer work on paper?

Based on 155 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eduard Bargheer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,142, 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 the average price of a medium Eduard Bargheer work on paper?

Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eduard Bargheer work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,062, 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 Eduard Bargheer's auction record?

Eduard Bargheer's auction record is $74,482, set in 2012.

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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.