Ellen Auerbach (1906–2004)
Ellen Auerbach is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,610. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ellen Auerbach is recorded as sold in 2020 for $1,841; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ellen Auerbach on OpeningBid →What is a Ellen Auerbach work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Auerbach work is $1,610.
The median Ellen Auerbach photograph sells for $1,841 across 6 lots.
The median Ellen Auerbach print sells for $990 across 1 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 | 2 | $990 | $990 | 50% | 2026-10-15 |
| Photography | 11 | $1,841‡ | $12,500 | 54.5% | 2020-12-02 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,379–$2,800‡ | $1,841‡ | $12,500 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2016 | $12,500 |
| Photography | 2006 | $2,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $990 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ellen Auerbach worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Auerbach work is $1,610. The median Ellen Auerbach photograph sells for $1,841 across 6 lots. The median Ellen Auerbach print sells for $990 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ellen Auerbach photograph?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ellen Auerbach photograph is $1,841. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ellen Auerbach's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ellen Auerbach photograph is $12,500.
What is Ellen Auerbach's auction record?
Ellen Auerbach's auction record is $12,500, set in 2016.
See the full Ellen Auerbach record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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