Fritz Eichenberg (1901–1990)
What is Fritz Eichenberg’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 63 auction results for Fritz Eichenberg at 9 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $540 including buyer’s premium (middle half $254–$1,008, n=6). The auction record is $3,500 for Subway (2021, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subway | Engraving | $3,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2021 |
| 2 | Subway, 1934 | Engraving | $2,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | In Praise of Folly, 1990 | Engravings on Japan paper | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Subway (Sleep), 1934 | Engraving | $2,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2014 |
| 5 | Lot of Thirteen Works Including A Peaceable Kingdom | Woodcuts on paper | $1,955 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jul 2001 |
| 6 | City Lights, 1934 | Woodcut | $1,920 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2011 |
| 7 | April | Engraving | $1,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2006 |
| 8 | The Steps, 1934 | Engraving | $1,700 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2006 |
| 9 | In Praise of Folly, 1972 | Engravings on Japan paper | $1,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2006 |
| 10 | City Lights, 1934 | Engraving | $1,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 51 | $960 |
| Other | 6 | $504 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $898 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $715 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 63 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Fritz Eichenberg is an American artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $873. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Fritz Eichenberg sold in 2025 for $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Fritz Eichenberg on OpeningBid →What is a Fritz Eichenberg work worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fritz Eichenberg work is $873.
The median Fritz Eichenberg print sells for $850 across 57 lots.
The median Fritz Eichenberg work on paper sells for $1,200 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Fritz Eichenberg prints typically sell for $325–$1,375 (the middle half of 49 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 | 68 | $850† | $3,500 | 83.8% | 2026-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,200 | $1,200 | 50% | 2006-06-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,625 | $3,500 | — | 2025-06-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $325–$1,375 | $900 | $3,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $364–$1,379† | $636† | $2,500 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fritz Eichenberg worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fritz Eichenberg work is $873. The median Fritz Eichenberg print sells for $850 across 57 lots. The median Fritz Eichenberg work on paper sells for $1,200 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Fritz Eichenberg prints typically sell for $325–$1,375 (the middle half of 49 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 Fritz Eichenberg print?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fritz Eichenberg print is $850. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Fritz Eichenberg's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fritz Eichenberg print is $3,500.
What is the average price of a small Fritz Eichenberg print?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fritz Eichenberg print (small (under 50 cm)) is $900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Fritz Eichenberg's auction record?
Fritz Eichenberg's auction record is $3,500, set in 2021.
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