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# 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.

## What is a Ernst Mollenhauer work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Mollenhauer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernst-mollenhauer (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.