> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erik-nitsche · updated 2026-11-01

# Erik Nitsche (1908–1998)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Erik Nitsche at 3 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,563 including buyer’s premium (middle half $992–$3,125, n=12). The auction record is $5,000 for GENERAL DYNAMICS / EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE / WEATHER CONTROL (2025, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GENERAL DYNAMICS / EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE / WEATHER CONTROL, 1958 | — | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | GENERAL DYNAMICS / EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE / NUCLEAR FUSION, 1958 | Print | $2,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2015 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GENERAL DYNAMICS / UNDERSEA FRONTIERS / ELECTRIC BOAT, 1960 | Poster on paper | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | GENERAL DYNAMICS / ATOMS FOR PEACE, 1955 | Print | $4,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2015 |
| 3 | GENERAL DYNAMICS / L'ATOME AU SERVICE DE LA PAIX / HYDRODYNAMICS, 1955 | Poster | $4,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2015 |
| 4 | GENERAL DYNAMICS / HYDRODYNAMICS, 1955 | Poster on paper | $3,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | GENERAL DYNAMICS / ATOMS FOR PEACE, 1955 | Poster | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | GENERAL ATOMIC / TRIGA, 1958 | Poster on paper | $2,210 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2017 |
| 7 | GENERAL DYNAMICS / ATOMS FOR PEACE, 1955 | Poster | $2,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2012 |
| 8 | GENERAL DYNAMICS / ASTRODYNAMICS, 1955 | Poster on paper | $2,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 35 | $1,375 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $1,375 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Erik Nitsche is an American artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,375.

A work by Erik Nitsche sold in 2025 for $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Erik Nitsche work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Nitsche work is $1,375.

The median Erik Nitsche print sells for $1,375 across 37 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Erik Nitsche prints typically sell for $1,076–$2,000 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 43 | $1,375 | $5,000 | 86% | 2025-03-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | 2025-02-20 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $1,076–$2,000 | $1,408 | $5,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $4,500 |

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 Erik Nitsche worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Nitsche work is $1,375. The median Erik Nitsche print sells for $1,375 across 37 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Erik Nitsche prints typically sell for $1,076–$2,000 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

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

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erik Nitsche print is $1,375.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erik Nitsche print is $5,000.

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

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Erik Nitsche print (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Erik Nitsche's auction record is $5,000, set in 2025.

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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, “Erik Nitsche auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erik-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.