> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernst-geitlinger · updated 2026-11-01

# Ernst Geitlinger (1895–1972)

Ernst Geitlinger is a German artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $5,044. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ernst Geitlinger sold in 2013 for $29,883, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernst Geitlinger work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Geitlinger work is $5,044.

The median Ernst Geitlinger painting sells for $5,044 across 12 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 15 | $5,044‡ | $34,521 | 80% | 2026-02-04 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | — | — | 33.3% | 2023-10-25 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $5,047–$27,148 | $7,981 | $34,521 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $34,521 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $29,883 |

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 Geitlinger worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Geitlinger work is $5,044. The median Ernst Geitlinger painting sells for $5,044 across 12 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Geitlinger painting is $5,044. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Geitlinger painting is $34,521.

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

Ernst Geitlinger's auction record is $34,521, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.