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# Ernst Graner (1865–1943)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 160 auction results for Ernst Graner at 7 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,678 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,487–$4,112, n=6). The auction record is $11,895 for Vienna, Am Hof (2023, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vienna, Am Hof, 1910 | Watercolour on paper; framed | $11,895 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Neue Hofburg, watercolour on paper, 1865 | Watercolour | $10,651 | Dorotheum | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | Emperor Francis Joseph crossing the Old Naschmarkt, watercolour on paper, 1912 | Watercolour | $7,709 | Dorotheum | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | Market on the Freyung in Vienna, 1912 | Watercolour on paper; framed | $7,001 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Emperor Franz Joseph I in a Carriage in front of the Schweizertor of the Vienna Hofburg Palace, 1912 | Watercolour on paper; framed | $6,039 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Stallburggasse with view of St. Michael's church, watercolour on paper, 1865 | Watercolour | $5,859 | Dorotheum | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | Alte Universität und Jesuitenkirche in Wien, 1912 | Aquarell auf Papier | $5,296 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2013 |
| 8 | Schönbrunn Castle, trellis-work pavilions in Kronprinzengarten | Watercolour | $4,934 | Dorotheum | Apr 2021 |
| 9 | A baroque house at Ulrichsplatz, Vienna, 1912 | Watercolour on paper | $4,511 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2014 |
| 10 | Flower seller in front of the St. Stephen's Cathedral, 1914 | Watercolour on paper | $4,511 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 72 | $2,436 |
| Other | 11 | $741 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $3,387 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $2,132 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 160 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ernst Graner is a German artist with 329 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,590. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ernst Graner sold in 2026 for $1,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Ernst Graner work worth?

Across 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Graner work is $1,590.

The median Ernst Graner work on paper sells for $3,007 across 29 lots.

The median Ernst Graner painting sells for $1,654 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Graner work on papers typically sell for $1,463–$3,985 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $1,654‡ | $2,597‡ | — | 2021-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $3,007‡ | $5,296 | 82.9% | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $9,165‡ | $15,373‡ | — | 2025-12-02 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $1,463–$3,985‡ | $3,007‡ | $5,296 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,320–$3,459‡ | $2,707‡ | $4,511 |

‡ 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 | 2013 | $5,296 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $4,511 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $2,597‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,256 |

‡ 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 Graner worth?

Across 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Graner work is $1,590. The median Ernst Graner work on paper sells for $3,007 across 29 lots. The median Ernst Graner painting sells for $1,654 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Graner work on papers typically sell for $1,463–$3,985 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Graner work on paper is $3,007. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ernst Graner's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Graner work on paper is $5,296.

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

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernst Graner work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,007, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Ernst Graner's auction record is $15,373, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Graner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernst-graner (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.