Ellen Fischer (1889–1966)
Ellen Fischer is an artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $202. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ellen Fischer sold in 2020 for a hammer price of $202 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Fischer work is $202.
The median Ellen Fischer painting sells for $171 across 29 lots.
The median Ellen Fischer work on paper sells for $62 across 10 lots.
The median Ellen Fischer print sells for $45 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ellen Fischer paintings typically sell for $90–$338 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $45† | $45† | 33.3% | 2012-01-10 |
| Paintings | 41 | $171† | $862 | 70.7% | 2020-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $62† | $133 | 50% | 2011-08-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Ellen Fischer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $45 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (41 lots) median $171, record $862. A typical Ellen Fischer painting sells for around 3.8× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $90–$338† | $171† | $862 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $61–$83† | $64† | $133 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $862 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $634 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $133 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $84† |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $45† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ellen Fischer worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Fischer work is $202. The median Ellen Fischer painting sells for $171 across 29 lots. The median Ellen Fischer work on paper sells for $62 across 10 lots. The median Ellen Fischer print sells for $45 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ellen Fischer paintings typically sell for $90–$338 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Ellen Fischer painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ellen Fischer painting is $171. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ellen Fischer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ellen Fischer painting is $862.
What is the average price of a Ellen Fischer work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ellen Fischer work on paper is $62. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ellen Fischer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ellen Fischer work on paper is $133.
What is the average price of a small Ellen Fischer painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ellen Fischer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $171, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ellen Fischer's auction record?
Ellen Fischer's auction record is $862, set in 2010.
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