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# Eric Fischl (b. 1948)

## What is Eric Fischl’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 237 auction results for Eric Fischl at 25 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,237 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,095–$25,370, n=34). The auction record is $4,140,000 for The Old Man's Boat and the Old Man's Dog (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Old Man's Boat and the Old Man's Dog, 1982 | Painting | $4,140,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Daddy's Girl, 1984 | Oil paint | $1,920,000 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 3 | Dog Days, 1983 | Painting | $1,874,500 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 4 | Vanity, 1984 | Oil paint | $1,082,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 5 | Noonwatch, 1948 | Oil paint | $996,000 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| 6 | The Visit II, 1981 | Oil paint | $967,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 7 | Bedroom Scene #6 (Surviving the Fall Meant Using You for Handholds), 2004 | Painting | $819,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Slumber Party, 1983 | Oil paint | $768,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 9 | Bayonne, 1986 | Painting | $592,200 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 10 | Best Western, 1983 | Oil on canvas | $564,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 58 | $101,600 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $80,450 |
| Other | 23 | $27,940 |
| Works on paper | 43 | $7,680 |
| Prints | 79 | $1,375 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 65 | $48,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 82 | $5,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $2,635 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 237 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Eric Fischl is an American artist with 338 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $6,125. 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 Eric Fischl sold in 2026 for $204,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Eric Fischl works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Eric Fischl work worth?

Across 236 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Fischl work is $6,125.

The median Eric Fischl print sells for $1,250 across 103 lots.

The median Eric Fischl painting sells for $97,800 across 61 lots.

The median Eric Fischl work on paper sells for $11,863 across 37 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Eric Fischl prints typically sell for $482–$1,882 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Eric Fischl paintings typically sell for $125,800–$578,350 (the middle half of 35 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 | 136 | $1,250†‡ | $22,860 | 75.7% | 2026-10-20 |
| Paintings | 70 | $97,800 | $4.1M | 87.1% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $11,863 | $43,750 | 90.2% | 2026-09-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $47,500 | $138,000 | — | 2023-06-21 |
| Photography | 4 | $700† | $1,200† | 75% | 2024-07-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 33 | $336,000 | $4.1M | — | 2026-10-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Eric Fischl's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (136 lots) median $1,250 with 75.7% sell-through. Paintings (70 lots) median $97,800, record $4,140,000. A typical Eric Fischl painting sells for around 78× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 33 lots) the median is $336,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $604–$1,906†‡ | $978†‡ | $10,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $482–$1,882† | $1,014† | $10,795 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $1,349–$9,929† | $2,750† | $22,860 |

† 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) | 5 | $21,247–$35,000 | $33,020 | $44,100 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $19,278–$43,378 | $27,073 | $381,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $125,800–$578,350 | $300,000 | $4.1M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $2,786–$7,625 | $4,375 | $30,480 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $11,630–$30,268 | $14,730 | $43,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $16,250–$22,999 | $22,500 | $32,500 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $31,875–$40,640 | $40,000 | $118,879 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $4.1M |
| Paintings | 2006 | $1.9M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2001 | $138,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $118,879 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $43,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $38,240 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $22,860 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $20,000 |

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 Eric Fischl worth?

Across 236 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Fischl work is $6,125. The median Eric Fischl print sells for $1,250 across 103 lots. The median Eric Fischl painting sells for $97,800 across 61 lots. The median Eric Fischl work on paper sells for $11,863 across 37 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Eric Fischl prints typically sell for $482–$1,882 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Eric Fischl paintings typically sell for $125,800–$578,350 (the middle half of 35 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 Eric Fischl print?

Based on 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eric Fischl print is $1,250. 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 Eric Fischl's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eric Fischl print is $22,860.

### What is the average price of a Eric Fischl painting?

Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eric Fischl painting is $97,800.

### What is Eric Fischl's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eric Fischl painting is $4,140,000.

### What is the average price of a Eric Fischl work on paper?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eric Fischl work on paper is $11,863.

### What is Eric Fischl's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eric Fischl work on paper is $43,750.

### What is the average price of a medium Eric Fischl print?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eric Fischl print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,014, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a large Eric Fischl painting?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Eric Fischl painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $300,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Eric Fischl's auction record?

Eric Fischl's auction record is $4,140,000, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.