Ernst Fuchs (1930–2015)
Ernst Fuchs is an Austrian artist with 273 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $377. 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 Fuchs is recorded as sold in 2025 for $764; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ernst Fuchs on OpeningBid →What is a Ernst Fuchs work worth?
Across 178 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Fuchs work is $377.
The median Ernst Fuchs print sells for $295 across 104 lots.
The median Ernst Fuchs sculpture sells for $1,139 across 30 lots.
The median Ernst Fuchs work on paper sells for $707 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Fuchs prints typically sell for $121–$382 (the middle half of 69 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Fuchs sculptures typically sell for $691–$1,553 (the middle half of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 164 | $295†‡ | $4,080 | 63.4% | 2026-03-05 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,226†‡ | $2,285‡ | — | 2012-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $707†‡ | $14,268 | 77.8% | 2020-11-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 34 | $1,139†‡ | $4,301‡ | 88.2% | 2025-09-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $3,594‡ | $14,268 | — | 2020-11-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ernst Fuchs's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (164 lots) median $295 with 63.4% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,226, record $2,285. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ernst Fuchs painting sells for around 4.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $3,594.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 69 | $121–$382†‡ | $233†‡ | $2,860‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $176–$1,027†‡ | $362†‡ | $4,080 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 25 | $691–$1,553†‡ | $1,123†‡ | $4,301‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $14,268 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $4,301‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $4,107‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $4,080 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,875‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $2,860‡ |
| Paintings | 2006 | $2,285‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $166† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Fuchs worth?
Across 178 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Fuchs work is $377. The median Ernst Fuchs print sells for $295 across 104 lots. The median Ernst Fuchs sculpture sells for $1,139 across 30 lots. The median Ernst Fuchs work on paper sells for $707 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Fuchs prints typically sell for $121–$382 (the middle half of 69 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Fuchs sculptures typically sell for $691–$1,553 (the middle half of 25 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 Fuchs print?
Based on 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Fuchs print is $295. 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 Fuchs's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Fuchs print is $4,080.
What is the average price of a Ernst Fuchs sculpture?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Fuchs sculpture is $1,139. 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 Fuchs's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Fuchs sculpture is $4,301. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Ernst Fuchs print?
Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernst Fuchs print (small (under 50 cm)) is $233, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Ernst Fuchs sculpture?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernst Fuchs sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,123, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Fuchs's auction record?
Ernst Fuchs's auction record is $14,268, set in 2020.
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