Ernst Geiger (1876–1965)
Ernst Geiger is a Swiss artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,677. 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 Geiger is recorded as sold in 2023 for $7,756; 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 Geiger on OpeningBid →What is a Ernst Geiger work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Geiger work is $5,677.
The median Ernst Geiger painting sells for $6,180 across 23 lots.
The median Ernst Geiger work on paper sells for $114 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $6,180†‡ | $25,117‡ | 65.7% | 2023-12-01 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $114† | $114† | — | 2005-11-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,501–$4,960†‡ | $2,729†‡ | $7,951‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $5,058–$11,767†‡ | $7,686†‡ | $25,117‡ |
† 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 | 2012 | $25,117‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $16,398‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $114† |
† 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 Geiger worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Geiger work is $5,677. The median Ernst Geiger painting sells for $6,180 across 23 lots. The median Ernst Geiger work on paper sells for $114 across 1 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 Geiger painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Geiger painting is $6,180. 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 Geiger's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Geiger painting is $25,117. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Ernst Geiger painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernst Geiger painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,686, 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 Geiger's auction record?
Ernst Geiger's auction record is $25,117, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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