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# Ernst Scheel (1903–1986)

Ernst Scheel is a German artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $981. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ernst Scheel sold in 2020 for $981, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernst Scheel work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Scheel work is $981.

The median Ernst Scheel photograph sells for $981 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 22 | $981‡ | $8,000 | 50% | 2020-06-19 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $764–$2,490‡ | $981‡ | $3,363 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2007 | $8,000 |
| Photography | 2020 | $3,363 |

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 Scheel worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Scheel work is $981. The median Ernst Scheel photograph sells for $981 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ernst Scheel photograph?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Scheel photograph is $981. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ernst Scheel's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Scheel photograph is $8,000.

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

Ernst Scheel's auction record is $8,000, set in 2007.

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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 Scheel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernst-scheel (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.