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# Ernst Meisel (1838–1895)

Ernst Meisel is a German artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,977. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ernst Meisel is recorded as sold in 2009 for $2,810; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernst Meisel work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Meisel work is $1,977.

The median Ernst Meisel painting sells for $11,818 across 4 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 | 5 | $11,818‡ | $32,200 | 80% | 2023-06-14 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1998 | $32,200 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $20,826 |

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 Meisel worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Meisel work is $1,977. The median Ernst Meisel painting sells for $11,818 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Ernst Meisel's auction record is $32,200, set in 1998.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ernst Meisel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernst-meisel (updated 2026-11-01).

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.