Elvira Bach (b. 1951)
What is Elvira Bach’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 280 auction results for Elvira Bach at 33 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $24,206 including buyer’s premium (middle half $767–$32,522, n=17). The auction record is $46,953 for Häutung (2025, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Häutung, 1984 | Painting | $46,953 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Frauengestalt (female figure), 1982 | Gouache on canvas | $43,693 | Sotheby's | Jan 2025 |
| 3 | Schlangentanz, 1984 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $39,355 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Sonnenfern, 1986 | Öl auf Leinwand | $36,327 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Umschlungen, 1984 | Kunstharz auf Leinwand | $36,327 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Die Schlangenhochzeit, 1984 | Synthetic resin on canvas | $32,522 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Ohne Titel (Acryl auf Leinwand), 1991 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $29,608 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Wenn es Nacht wird in Berlin, 1983 | Acrylic on canvas | $27,514 | Ketterer Kunst | Apr 2009 |
| 9 | Gestrandet, 1983 | Painting | $27,146 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2025 |
| 10 | Sehnsucht nach Süden und Licht, 1985 | Kunstharz auf Leinwand | $24,218 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $11,210 |
| Sculpture | 7 | $6,821 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $2,071 |
| Other | 9 | $767 |
| Prints | 13 | $454 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $13,752 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,665 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $1,260 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 280 results from 33 houses · How we compute these figures
Elvira Bach is a German artist with 380 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $923. 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 Elvira Bach is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,476; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 272 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elvira Bach work is $923.
The median Elvira Bach print sells for $416 across 115 lots.
The median Elvira Bach painting sells for $11,053 across 70 lots.
The median Elvira Bach work on paper sells for $1,814 across 31 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Elvira Bach prints typically sell for $265–$605 (the middle half of 84 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Elvira Bach paintings typically sell for $10,305–$24,218 (the middle half of 49 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 | 141 | $416†‡ | $1,593‡ | 81.6% | 2024-11-23 |
| Paintings | 76 | $11,053†‡ | $46,953 | 92.1% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 42 | $1,814†‡ | $4,917‡ | 73.8% | 2026-06-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $5,125‡ | $9,063 | 66.7% | 2019-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $28,904‡ | $46,953 | — | 2026-06-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Elvira Bach's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (141 lots) median $416 with 81.6% sell-through. Paintings (76 lots) median $11,053, record $46,953. A typical Elvira Bach painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $28,904.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $176–$454†‡ | $299†‡ | $757 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 84 | $265–$605†‡ | $447†‡ | $1,406 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $382–$1,559‡ | $478‡ | $1,593‡ |
† 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) | 6 | $866–$9,817‡ | $3,577‡ | $13,523 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,995–$5,998†‡ | $3,173†‡ | $9,074 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 49 | $10,305–$24,218‡ | $13,699‡ | $46,953 |
† 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) | 17 | $899–$1,665†‡ | $1,177†‡ | $3,625 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,834–$2,524†‡ | $2,008†‡ | $3,585 |
† 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 | 2025 | $46,953 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $43,693 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $9,063 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $6,821 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $4,917‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,593‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,559‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Elvira Bach worth?
Across 272 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elvira Bach work is $923. The median Elvira Bach print sells for $416 across 115 lots. The median Elvira Bach painting sells for $11,053 across 70 lots. The median Elvira Bach work on paper sells for $1,814 across 31 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Elvira Bach prints typically sell for $265–$605 (the middle half of 84 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Elvira Bach paintings typically sell for $10,305–$24,218 (the middle half of 49 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 Elvira Bach print?
Based on 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elvira Bach print is $416. 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 Elvira Bach's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elvira Bach print is $1,593. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Elvira Bach painting?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elvira Bach painting is $11,053. 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 Elvira Bach's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elvira Bach painting is $46,953.
What is the average price of a Elvira Bach work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elvira Bach work on paper is $1,814. 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 Elvira Bach's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elvira Bach work on paper is $4,917. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Elvira Bach print?
Based on 84 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Elvira Bach print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $447, 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 large Elvira Bach painting?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Elvira Bach painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $13,699, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Elvira Bach's auction record?
Elvira Bach's auction record is $46,953, set in 2025.
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