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# Erich Nitsche (1908–1998)

## What is Erich Nitsche’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Erich Nitsche at 1 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,842 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,365–$2,604, n=16). The auction record is $6,350 for General Dynamics / The Energetic Sea (2026, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Dynamics / The Energetic Sea, 1958 | — | $6,350 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | General Dynamics / Electronic Intelligence, 1955 | Paper | $3,302 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | GENERAL DYNAMICS / UNDERSEA FRONTIERS / ELECTRIC BOAT, 1960 | — | $3,120 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2018 |
| 4 | GENERAL DYNAMICS / ELECTRONIC INTELLIGENCE / STROMBERG - CARLSON, 1958 | — | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | GENERAL DYNAMICS / NUCLEAR FUSION, 1958 | Print | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GENERAL DYNAMICS / HYDRODYNAMICS, 1955 | Poster | $5,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2018 |
| 2 | GENERAL DYNAMICS / ATOMS FOR PEACE, 1955 | Poster on paper | $5,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2018 |
| 3 | GENERAL DYNAMICS / ATOMS FOR PEACE, 1955 | Poster on paper | $3,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2023 |
| 4 | General Dynamics / Triga, 1958 | Poster | $3,556 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | GENERAL DYNAMICS / HYDRODYNAMICS, 1955 | Poster on paper | $3,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2023 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $2,286 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,950 |
| Prints | 31 | $1,625 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $2,080 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Erich Nitsche is an American artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,991.

A work by Erich Nitsche sold in 2026 for $2,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Erich Nitsche work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erich Nitsche work is $1,991.

The median Erich Nitsche print sells for $1,950 across 42 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Erich Nitsche prints typically sell for $1,324–$2,638 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 45 | $1,950 | $5,500 | 93.3% | 2026-04-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,500 | $6,350 | — | 2026-04-07 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $1,324–$2,638 | $2,080 | $5,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $5,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $5,250 |

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 Nitsche worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erich Nitsche work is $1,991. The median Erich Nitsche print sells for $1,950 across 42 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Erich Nitsche prints typically sell for $1,324–$2,638 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Erich Nitsche print?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erich Nitsche print is $1,950.

### What is Erich Nitsche's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erich Nitsche print is $5,500.

### What is the average price of a large Erich Nitsche print?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Erich Nitsche print (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Erich Nitsche's auction record is $6,350, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Erich Nitsche auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erich-nitsche (updated 2026-11-01).

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.