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# Ernst Fritsch (1892–1962)

Ernst Fritsch is a German artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,475. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ernst Fritsch sold in 2019 for $7,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernst Fritsch work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Fritsch work is $5,475.

The median Ernst Fritsch painting sells for $6,819 across 10 lots.

The median Ernst Fritsch work on paper sells for $2,129 across 1 lots.

The median Ernst Fritsch print sells for $191 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 | 1 | $191‡ | $191‡ | — | 2008-11-29 |
| Paintings | 12 | $6,819‡ | $24,862 | 83.3% | 2021-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,129 | $2,129 | 33.3% | 2018-12-05 |

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

Ernst Fritsch's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $191. Paintings (12 lots) median $6,819, record $24,862. A typical Ernst Fritsch painting sells for around 36× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $4,301–$8,680‡ | $6,819‡ | $24,862 |

‡ 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 | 2013 | $24,862 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $15,452 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,129 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $191‡ |

‡ 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 Fritsch worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Fritsch work is $5,475. The median Ernst Fritsch painting sells for $6,819 across 10 lots. The median Ernst Fritsch work on paper sells for $2,129 across 1 lots. The median Ernst Fritsch print sells for $191 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Fritsch painting is $6,819. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Fritsch painting is $24,862.

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

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernst Fritsch painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,819, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Ernst Fritsch's auction record is $24,862, set in 2013.

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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 Fritsch auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernst-fritsch (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.