Heinrich Ehmsen (1886–1964)
Heinrich Ehmsen is a German artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,200. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Heinrich Ehmsen is recorded as sold in 2021 for $2,614; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinrich Ehmsen work is $2,200.
The median Heinrich Ehmsen work on paper sells for $2,306 across 6 lots.
The median Heinrich Ehmsen print sells for $483 across 11 lots.
The median Heinrich Ehmsen painting sells for $3,337 across 6 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 | 14 | $483‡ | $14,488 | 78.6% | 2024-11-20 |
| Paintings | 7 | $3,337‡ | $7,172 | 85.7% | 2024-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $2,306‡ | $7,522‡ | 40% | 2015-11-28 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Heinrich Ehmsen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $483 with 78.6% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $3,337, record $7,172. A typical Heinrich Ehmsen painting sells for around 6.9× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $381–$2,288‡ | $453‡ | $14,488 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $14,488 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $7,522‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $7,172 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $4,462‡ |
| Paintings | 2006 | $4,283 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,745‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Heinrich Ehmsen worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinrich Ehmsen work is $2,200. The median Heinrich Ehmsen work on paper sells for $2,306 across 6 lots. The median Heinrich Ehmsen print sells for $483 across 11 lots. The median Heinrich Ehmsen painting sells for $3,337 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Heinrich Ehmsen work on paper?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinrich Ehmsen work on paper is $2,306. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Heinrich Ehmsen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinrich Ehmsen work on paper is $7,522. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Heinrich Ehmsen print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinrich Ehmsen print is $483. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Heinrich Ehmsen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinrich Ehmsen print is $14,488.
What is Heinrich Ehmsen's auction record?
Heinrich Ehmsen's auction record is $14,488, set in 2011.
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