Ella Bergmann-Michel (1896–1972)
Ella Bergmann-Michel is a German artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $6,930. 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 Ella Bergmann-Michel sold in 2025 for $46,664, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ella Bergmann-Michel work is $6,930.
The median Ella Bergmann-Michel work on paper sells for $6,611 across 18 lots.
The median Ella Bergmann-Michel painting sells for $25,350 across 4 lots.
The median Ella Bergmann-Michel photograph sells for $868 across 3 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 | 4 | $25,350 | $37,500 | — | 2023-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $6,611†‡ | $53,112 | 94.7% | 2025-12-04 |
| Photography | 3 | $868 | $9,958 | — | 2020-12-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,629–$6,916‡ | $5,802‡ | $11,875 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $3,576–$42,470†‡ | $12,856†‡ | $53,112 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $53,112 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $46,664 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $37,500 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $26,035 |
| Photography | 2020 | $9,958 |
| Photography | 2018 | $868 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ella Bergmann-Michel worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ella Bergmann-Michel work is $6,930. The median Ella Bergmann-Michel work on paper sells for $6,611 across 18 lots. The median Ella Bergmann-Michel painting sells for $25,350 across 4 lots. The median Ella Bergmann-Michel photograph sells for $868 across 3 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 Ella Bergmann-Michel work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ella Bergmann-Michel work on paper is $6,611. 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 Ella Bergmann-Michel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ella Bergmann-Michel work on paper is $53,112.
What is the average price of a small Ella Bergmann-Michel work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ella Bergmann-Michel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,802, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ella Bergmann-Michel's auction record?
Ella Bergmann-Michel's auction record is $53,112, set in 2022.
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