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# Ernst Samuel Geiger (1876–1965)

Ernst Samuel Geiger is a Swiss artist with 268 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $5,240. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ernst Samuel Geiger sold in 2026 for $9,252, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernst Samuel Geiger work worth?

Across 199 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Samuel Geiger work is $5,240.

The median Ernst Samuel Geiger painting sells for $5,764 across 175 lots.

The median Ernst Samuel Geiger work on paper sells for $259 across 7 lots.

The median Ernst Samuel Geiger print sells for $313 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ernst Samuel Geiger paintings typically sell for $5,416–$19,516 (the middle half of 103 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Samuel Geiger paintings typically sell for $738–$3,487 (the middle half of 71 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 | 3 | $313† | $466† | 66.7% | 2019-05-09 |
| Paintings | 238 | $5,764† | $95,282† | 73.5% | 2025-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $259† | $555† | 58.3% | 2024-11-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $55,430† | $95,282† | — | 2023-11-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Ernst Samuel Geiger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $313 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (238 lots) median $5,764, record $95,282. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $95,282 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Ernst Samuel Geiger painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $55,430.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 71 | $738–$3,487† | $1,588† | $17,504† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 103 | $5,416–$19,516† | $9,338† | $95,282† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $178–$420† | $259† | $555† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $95,282† |
| Paintings | 2007 | $84,777† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $555† |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $466† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $429† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $159† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Samuel Geiger worth?

Across 199 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Samuel Geiger work is $5,240. The median Ernst Samuel Geiger painting sells for $5,764 across 175 lots. The median Ernst Samuel Geiger work on paper sells for $259 across 7 lots. The median Ernst Samuel Geiger print sells for $313 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ernst Samuel Geiger paintings typically sell for $5,416–$19,516 (the middle half of 103 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Samuel Geiger paintings typically sell for $738–$3,487 (the middle half of 71 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 Samuel Geiger painting?

Based on 175 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Samuel Geiger painting is $5,764. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ernst Samuel Geiger's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Samuel Geiger painting is $95,282. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $95,282 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Samuel Geiger work on paper is $259. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Samuel Geiger work on paper is $555. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $555 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Ernst Samuel Geiger painting?

Based on 103 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernst Samuel Geiger painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,338, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Ernst Samuel Geiger painting?

Based on 71 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernst Samuel Geiger painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,588, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ernst Samuel Geiger's auction record?

Ernst Samuel Geiger's auction record is $95,282, set in 2008. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $95,282 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.