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# Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is an artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $350. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing sold in 2023 for $1,506, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gotthold Ephraim Lessing work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gotthold Ephraim Lessing work is $350.

The median Gotthold Ephraim Lessing print sells for $269 across 1 lots.

The median Gotthold Ephraim Lessing sculpture sells for $1,506 across 1 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 | 13 | $269‡ | $269‡ | 7.7% | 2019-04-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,506 | $1,506 | — | 2023-11-27 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,506 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $269‡ |

‡ 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 Gotthold Ephraim Lessing worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gotthold Ephraim Lessing work is $350. The median Gotthold Ephraim Lessing print sells for $269 across 1 lots. The median Gotthold Ephraim Lessing sculpture sells for $1,506 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Gotthold Ephraim Lessing print?

Based on 1 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gotthold Ephraim Lessing print is $269. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gotthold Ephraim Lessing print is $269. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's auction record?

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's auction record is $1,506, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.