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# 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.

## What is a Heinrich Ehmsen work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.