Ernst Eisenmayer (1920–2018)
What is Ernst Eisenmayer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Ernst Eisenmayer at 6 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $953 including buyer’s premium (middle half $530–$1,640, n=8). The auction record is $3,875 for The Warrior (2017, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Warrior, 1967 | Bronze | $3,875 | Roseberys London | Sep 2017 |
| 2 | Head | Stone on marble base | $3,459 | Roseberys London | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Matador | Bronze | $3,370 | Roseberys London | Sep 2017 |
| 4 | Standing figures | Steel on wooden base | $3,171 | Roseberys London | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | Construction | Bronze and base | $3,165 | Roseberys London | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | FIGURAL FORM | <p>stamped with monogram and numbered <i>2/6</i>, patinated bronze</p> | $2,411 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Soldier | Welded steel on marble base | $2,306 | Roseberys London | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Masada, 1968-1969 | Bronze | $2,275 | Roseberys London | Sep 2017 |
| 9 | Hostage, 1968 | Bronze | $2,190 | Roseberys London | Sep 2017 |
| 10 | FIVE DRAWINGS, 1969 | <p><i>Man and Dog</i>, 1969,</p><p>signed and dated (lower right), watercolour, gouache and oil on paper,</p><p>57cm x 39.5cm (22 ½in x 15 ½in), unframed;</p><p> </p><p><i>Man and Dog on Lea</i>d, 1969, </p><p>signed and dated (lower right), watercolour, gouache and oil on paper,</p><p>21.5cm x 36cm (8 ½in x 14 1/8in), unframed;</p><p> </p><p><i>Man and Woman,</i> 1968, </p><p>signed and dated, watercolour, gouache and oil on paper,</p><p>36cm x 47cm (14 1/8in x 18 ½in), unframed;</p><p> </p><p><i>Head</i>, 1969, </p><p>signed and dated (lower left), watercolour, gouache and oil on paper,</p><p>55cm x 36.5cm (21 5/8in x 14 3/8in), unframed;</p><p> </p><p><i>Figures and Bull</i>, 1968, </p><p>signed and dated (lower right), mixed media on paper,</p><p>35.5cm x 51cm (14in x 20in), unframed</p> | $1,927 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 12 | $2,358 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $607 |
| Paintings | 29 | $576 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,385 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $605 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Ernst Eisenmayer is an Austrian/British artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $680. 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 Ernst Eisenmayer sold in 2026 for $1,544, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ernst Eisenmayer on OpeningBid →What is a Ernst Eisenmayer work worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Eisenmayer work is $680.
The median Ernst Eisenmayer painting sells for $576 across 25 lots.
The median Ernst Eisenmayer sculpture sells for $2,292 across 13 lots.
The median Ernst Eisenmayer work on paper sells for $523 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ernst Eisenmayer paintings typically sell for $432–$865 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $576‡ | $1,927 | 96.2% | 2025-05-01 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $523‡ | $3,953‡ | 62.5% | 2026-02-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $2,292†‡ | $3,953‡ | 81.3% | 2025-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,953‡ | $3,953‡ | — | 2017-09-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $432–$865‡ | $576‡ | $1,927 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,186–$2,411†‡ | $1,226†‡ | $3,953‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $3,953‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,953‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $3,459 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,927 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,874 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $752‡ |
‡ 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 Ernst Eisenmayer worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Eisenmayer work is $680. The median Ernst Eisenmayer painting sells for $576 across 25 lots. The median Ernst Eisenmayer sculpture sells for $2,292 across 13 lots. The median Ernst Eisenmayer work on paper sells for $523 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ernst Eisenmayer paintings typically sell for $432–$865 (the middle half of 21 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 Ernst Eisenmayer painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Eisenmayer painting is $576. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ernst Eisenmayer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Eisenmayer painting is $1,927.
What is the average price of a Ernst Eisenmayer sculpture?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Eisenmayer sculpture is $2,292. 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 Ernst Eisenmayer's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Eisenmayer sculpture is $3,953. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Ernst Eisenmayer painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernst Eisenmayer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $576, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ernst Eisenmayer's auction record?
Ernst Eisenmayer's auction record is $3,953, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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