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# Ernst Ferdinand Oehme (1797–1855)

Ernst Ferdinand Oehme is a German artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,129. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ernst Ferdinand Oehme sold in 2024 for $40,918, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernst Ferdinand Oehme work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Ferdinand Oehme work is $3,129.

The median Ernst Ferdinand Oehme work on paper sells for $2,201 across 10 lots.

The median Ernst Ferdinand Oehme painting sells for $30,667 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $30,667‡ | $274,626‡ | 85.7% | 2024-10-26 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $2,201‡ | $54,444‡ | 45.5% | 2024-11-14 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $5,908–$103,381‡ | $40,918‡ | $274,626‡ |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,428–$6,490‡ | $2,201‡ | $54,444‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $274,626‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $103,381 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $54,444‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $7,839‡ |

‡ 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 Ernst Ferdinand Oehme worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Ferdinand Oehme work is $3,129. The median Ernst Ferdinand Oehme work on paper sells for $2,201 across 10 lots. The median Ernst Ferdinand Oehme painting sells for $30,667 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Ferdinand Oehme work on paper is $2,201. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Ferdinand Oehme work on paper is $54,444. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Ernst Ferdinand Oehme work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernst Ferdinand Oehme work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,201, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ernst Ferdinand Oehme's auction record?

Ernst Ferdinand Oehme's auction record is $274,626, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Ernst Ferdinand Oehme auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernst-ferdinand-oehme (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.