> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ellen-fischer · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

**2 Ellen Fischer works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Ellen Fischer work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ellen Fischer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ellen-fischer (updated 2026-11-03).

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.