Ernst Fries (1801–1833)
Ernst Fries is a German artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $6,366. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ernst Fries is recorded as sold in 2026 for $24,340; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Fries work is $6,366.
The median Ernst Fries print sells for $1,307 across 6 lots.
The median Ernst Fries work on paper sells for $4,563 across 6 lots.
The median Ernst Fries painting sells for $124,203 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 21 | $1,307‡ | $17,842‡ | 28.6% | 2025-05-28 |
| Paintings | 2 | $124,203 | $124,203 | 50% | 2018-05-16 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $4,563‡ | $19,810 | 46.2% | 2026-05-21 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ernst Fries's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $1,307 with 28.6% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $124,203, record $124,203. A typical Ernst Fries painting sells for around 95× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $624–$10,791‡ | $1,134‡ | $17,842‡ |
‡ 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) | 6 | $3,194–$6,677‡ | $4,563‡ | $19,810 |
‡ 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 | 2018 | $124,203 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $19,810 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $17,842‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $10,791‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $6,987 |
‡ 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 Fries worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Fries work is $6,366. The median Ernst Fries print sells for $1,307 across 6 lots. The median Ernst Fries work on paper sells for $4,563 across 6 lots. The median Ernst Fries painting sells for $124,203 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ernst Fries print?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Fries print is $1,307. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ernst Fries's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Fries print is $17,842. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Ernst Fries work on paper?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Fries work on paper is $4,563. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ernst Fries's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Fries work on paper is $19,810.
What is Ernst Fries's auction record?
Ernst Fries's auction record is $124,203, set in 2018.
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