> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erich-lessing · updated 2026-11-02

# Erich Lessing (1923–2018)

Erich Lessing is an Austrian artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $312. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Erich Lessing sold in 2023 for $645, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Erich Lessing work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erich Lessing work is $312.

The median Erich Lessing photograph sells for $271 across 8 lots.

The median Erich Lessing print sells for $1,365 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 | $1,365‡ | $1,365‡ | 50% | 2015-06-04 |
| Photography | 13 | $271‡ | $991‡ | 61.5% | 2026-09-03 |

‡ 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) | 6 | $220–$753‡ | $271‡ | $991‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,365‡ |
| Photography | 2018 | $991‡ |
| Photography | 2007 | $900 |

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

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 Erich Lessing worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erich Lessing work is $312. The median Erich Lessing photograph sells for $271 across 8 lots. The median Erich Lessing print sells for $1,365 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Erich Lessing photograph?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erich Lessing photograph is $271. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Erich Lessing's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erich Lessing photograph is $991. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Erich Lessing's auction record?

Erich Lessing's auction record is $1,365, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Erich Lessing auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erich-lessing (updated 2026-11-02).

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.