Ernst Mollenhauer (1892–1963)
Ernst Mollenhauer is a German artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $4,734. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ernst Mollenhauer is recorded as sold in 2025 for $11,134; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Mollenhauer work is $4,734.
The median Ernst Mollenhauer painting sells for $8,083 across 23 lots.
The median Ernst Mollenhauer work on paper sells for $2,189 across 10 lots.
The median Ernst Mollenhauer print sells for $234 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ernst Mollenhauer paintings typically sell for $4,259–$10,724 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $234‡ | $280‡ | — | 1993-11-20 |
| Paintings | 28 | $8,083‡ | $14,804 | 82.1% | 2025-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $2,189‡ | $12,463 | 66.7% | 2019-06-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ernst Mollenhauer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $234. Paintings (28 lots) median $8,083, record $14,804. A typical Ernst Mollenhauer painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $4,259–$10,724‡ | $8,083‡ | $14,804 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $1,514–$2,270‡ | $1,548‡ | $3,270‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,108–$4,226‡ | $2,270‡ | $12,463 |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $14,804 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $14,071 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $12,463 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,226 |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $280‡ |
‡ 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 Mollenhauer worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Mollenhauer work is $4,734. The median Ernst Mollenhauer painting sells for $8,083 across 23 lots. The median Ernst Mollenhauer work on paper sells for $2,189 across 10 lots. The median Ernst Mollenhauer print sells for $234 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ernst Mollenhauer paintings typically sell for $4,259–$10,724 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ernst Mollenhauer painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Mollenhauer painting is $8,083. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ernst Mollenhauer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Mollenhauer painting is $14,804.
What is the average price of a Ernst Mollenhauer work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Mollenhauer work on paper is $2,189. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ernst Mollenhauer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Mollenhauer work on paper is $12,463.
What is the average price of a medium Ernst Mollenhauer painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernst Mollenhauer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,083, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ernst Mollenhauer's auction record?
Ernst Mollenhauer's auction record is $14,804, set in 2025.
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