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# Ernst Eitner (1867–1955)

Ernst Eitner is a German artist with 105 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $4,369. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ernst Eitner sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $7,520 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernst Eitner work worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Eitner work is $4,369.

The median Ernst Eitner painting sells for $5,095 across 92 lots.

The median Ernst Eitner work on paper sells for $1,306 across 20 lots.

The median Ernst Eitner print sells for $234 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ernst Eitner paintings typically sell for $3,818–$8,025 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Eitner paintings typically sell for $1,991–$6,542 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $234† | $234† | — | 2020-09-26 |
| Paintings | 93 | $5,095† | $38,749† | — | 2026-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $1,306† | $7,877† | — | 2026-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $26,019† | $38,749† | — | 2025-05-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Ernst Eitner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $234. Paintings (93 lots) median $5,095, record $38,749. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $38,749 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Ernst Eitner painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $26,019.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $1,991–$6,542† | $3,798† | $30,169† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $3,818–$8,025† | $5,360† | $38,749† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $903–$2,054† | $1,226† | $2,744† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $38,749† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $32,176† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $7,877† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,106† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $234† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ernst Eitner worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Eitner work is $4,369. The median Ernst Eitner painting sells for $5,095 across 92 lots. The median Ernst Eitner work on paper sells for $1,306 across 20 lots. The median Ernst Eitner print sells for $234 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ernst Eitner paintings typically sell for $3,818–$8,025 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Eitner paintings typically sell for $1,991–$6,542 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ernst Eitner painting?

Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Eitner painting is $5,095. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ernst Eitner's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Eitner painting is $38,749. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $38,749 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Ernst Eitner work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Eitner work on paper is $1,306. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ernst Eitner's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Eitner work on paper is $7,877. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,877 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Ernst Eitner painting?

Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernst Eitner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,360, 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 small Ernst Eitner painting?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernst Eitner painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,798, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ernst Eitner's auction record?

Ernst Eitner's auction record is $38,749, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $38,749 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Ernst Eitner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernst-eitner-2 (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.