Ernst Morgenthaler (1887–1962)
Ernst Morgenthaler is a Swiss artist with 268 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $728. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ernst Morgenthaler sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,112 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Morgenthaler work is $728.
The median Ernst Morgenthaler painting sells for $1,124 across 107 lots.
The median Ernst Morgenthaler work on paper sells for $358 across 36 lots.
The median Ernst Morgenthaler print sells for $111 across 21 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ernst Morgenthaler paintings typically sell for $741–$2,734 (the middle half of 77 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Morgenthaler work on papers typically sell for $220–$449 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 29 | $111† | $1,455† | 72.4% | 2025-05-08 |
| Paintings | 151 | $1,124†‡ | $32,943 | 70.9% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 73 | $358†‡ | $1,292† | 49.3% | 2026-03-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $4,696† | $32,943 | — | 2024-06-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ernst Morgenthaler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (29 lots) median $111 with 72.4% sell-through. Paintings (151 lots) median $1,124, record $32,943. A typical Ernst Morgenthaler painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $4,696.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $41–$130† | $79† | $1,455† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $105–$202† | $124† | $425† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $304–$1,160†‡ | $644†‡ | $4,445† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 77 | $741–$2,734†‡ | $1,320†‡ | $32,943 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 35 | $220–$449†‡ | $343†‡ | $1,292† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2022 | $32,943 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $7,247† |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,455† |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,292† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,121 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $425† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernst Morgenthaler worth?
Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Morgenthaler work is $728. The median Ernst Morgenthaler painting sells for $1,124 across 107 lots. The median Ernst Morgenthaler work on paper sells for $358 across 36 lots. The median Ernst Morgenthaler print sells for $111 across 21 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ernst Morgenthaler paintings typically sell for $741–$2,734 (the middle half of 77 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Morgenthaler work on papers typically sell for $220–$449 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Ernst Morgenthaler painting?
Based on 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Morgenthaler painting is $1,124. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ernst Morgenthaler's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Morgenthaler painting is $32,943.
What is the average price of a Ernst Morgenthaler work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Morgenthaler work on paper is $358. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ernst Morgenthaler's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Morgenthaler work on paper is $1,292. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,292 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Ernst Morgenthaler print?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Morgenthaler print is $111. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ernst Morgenthaler's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Morgenthaler print is $1,455. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,455 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Ernst Morgenthaler painting?
Based on 77 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernst Morgenthaler painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Ernst Morgenthaler work on paper?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernst Morgenthaler work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $343, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ernst Morgenthaler's auction record?
Ernst Morgenthaler's auction record is $32,943, set in 2022.
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