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# Ernst Fuchs (1930–2015)

## What is Ernst Fuchs’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,463 auction results for Ernst Fuchs at 47 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $563 including buyer’s premium (middle half $296–$1,551, n=42). The auction record is $233,075 for Christus vor Pilatus (Christ infront of Pilate) (2016, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christus vor Pilatus (Christ infront of Pilate), 2007 | Pastell on canvas; framed | $233,075 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2016 |
| 2 | Cinderella I, 1988-1998 | Oil on canvas; framed | $180,445 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Kronos | Oil on canvas; framed | $150,371 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | St. John on Patmos, 1948 | Oil on hardboard; original frame | $139,850 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Die Aufnahme Mariens gekrönet in den Himmel | Pastel on canvas; framed | $120,297 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Papagena, 1988 | Oil on canvas; framed | $112,778 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1949 | Mixed media on cardboard; framed | $112,778 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2020 |
| 8 | Trinity, 1982 | Oil on canvas; framed | $79,754 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |
| 9 | The ballerina's rest, 1970 | Chalk, oil on canvas on plate; framed | $67,667 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | May 2021 |
| 10 | The uncovering of Diana, 1988 | Oil on canvas; framed | $67,667 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2019 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $25,490 |
| Works on paper | 49 | $7,519 |
| Sculpture | 99 | $2,802 |
| Other | 175 | $557 |
| Prints | 116 | $535 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $32,721 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 119 | $6,940 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 176 | $1,466 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,463 results from 47 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ernst Fuchs is an Austrian artist with 3,441 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $411. 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 sold in 2026 for $1,889, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**15 Ernst Fuchs works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Ernst Fuchs work worth?

Across 2,097 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Fuchs work is $411.

The median Ernst Fuchs print sells for $286 across 206 lots.

The median Ernst Fuchs sculpture sells for $1,527 across 92 lots.

The median Ernst Fuchs work on paper sells for $5,803 across 39 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Fuchs prints typically sell for $146–$456 (the middle half of 102 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Fuchs sculptures typically sell for $898–$2,333 (the middle half of 87 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 | 273 | $286†‡ | $4,248 | 75.5% | 2026-09-29 |
| Paintings | 38 | $24,048†‡ | $233,075 | 81.6% | 2025-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $5,803†‡ | $25,563 | 79.6% | 2026-06-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 114 | $1,527†‡ | $21,052 | 80.7% | 2026-10-07 |
| Photography | 1 | $5,714 | $5,714 | — | 2020-12-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 123 | $13,938†‡ | $233,075 | — | 2026-09-17 |

† 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 (273 lots) median $286 with 75.5% sell-through. Paintings (38 lots) median $24,048, record $233,075. A typical Ernst Fuchs painting sells for around 84× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 123 lots) the median is $13,938.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 102 | $146–$456†‡ | $261†‡ | $4,248 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 78 | $140–$453†‡ | $246†‡ | $2,434† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $406–$557‡ | $454‡ | $772‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $16,541–$33,300†‡ | $22,120†‡ | $67,667 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $90,223–$165,408 | $120,297 | $233,075 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 9 | $2,707–$7,519‡ | $3,186‡ | $21,052 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $4,485–$9,210†‡ | $6,946†‡ | $18,045 |

† 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) | 87 | $898–$2,333†‡ | $1,514†‡ | $5,019‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $6,106–$16,557† | $12,030† | $21,052 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $233,075 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $180,445 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $25,563 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $21,052 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $21,052 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $16,557 |
| Photography | 2020 | $5,714 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $4,248 |

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 Fuchs worth?

Across 2,097 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Fuchs work is $411. The median Ernst Fuchs print sells for $286 across 206 lots. The median Ernst Fuchs sculpture sells for $1,527 across 92 lots. The median Ernst Fuchs work on paper sells for $5,803 across 39 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Fuchs prints typically sell for $146–$456 (the middle half of 102 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Fuchs sculptures typically sell for $898–$2,333 (the middle half of 87 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 206 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Fuchs print is $286. 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 $4,248.

### What is the average price of a Ernst Fuchs sculpture?

Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Fuchs sculpture is $1,527. 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 $21,052.

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

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Fuchs work on paper is $5,803. 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 work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Fuchs work on paper is $25,563.

### What is the average price of a small Ernst Fuchs print?

Based on 102 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernst Fuchs print (small (under 50 cm)) is $261, 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 87 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernst Fuchs sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,514, 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 $233,075, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ernst Fuchs auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernst-fuchs (updated 2026-11-03).

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.