Ernst Kreidolf (1863–1956)
Ernst Kreidolf is a CH artist with 282 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $456. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ernst Kreidolf sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $745 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 198 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Kreidolf work is $456.
The median Ernst Kreidolf work on paper sells for $653 across 100 lots.
The median Ernst Kreidolf print sells for $137 across 46 lots.
The median Ernst Kreidolf painting sells for $1,114 across 26 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Kreidolf work on papers typically sell for $450–$1,136 (the middle half of 95 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Kreidolf prints typically sell for $84–$161 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 62 | $137† | $776† | 74.2% | 2025-11-06 |
| Paintings | 40 | $1,114† | $6,287† | 65% | 2025-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 144 | $653† | $3,707† | 69.4% | 2025-11-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $3,260† | $6,287† | — | 2023-11-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Ernst Kreidolf's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (62 lots) median $137 with 74.2% sell-through. Paintings (40 lots) median $1,114, record $6,287. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,287 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Ernst Kreidolf painting sells for around 8.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $3,260.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $84–$161† | $126† | $334† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $927–$1,280† | $1,114† | $3,122† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $661–$1,548† | $1,168† | $6,287† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 95 | $450–$1,136† | $660† | $3,707† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,287† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,707† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,707† |
| Paintings | 2014 | $3,122† |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $776† |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $656† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernst Kreidolf worth?
Across 198 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Kreidolf work is $456. The median Ernst Kreidolf work on paper sells for $653 across 100 lots. The median Ernst Kreidolf print sells for $137 across 46 lots. The median Ernst Kreidolf painting sells for $1,114 across 26 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Kreidolf work on papers typically sell for $450–$1,136 (the middle half of 95 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Kreidolf prints typically sell for $84–$161 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Ernst Kreidolf work on paper?
Based on 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Kreidolf work on paper is $653. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ernst Kreidolf's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Kreidolf work on paper is $3,707. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,707 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Ernst Kreidolf print?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Kreidolf print is $137. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ernst Kreidolf's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Kreidolf print is $776. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $776 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Ernst Kreidolf painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Kreidolf painting is $1,114. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ernst Kreidolf's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Kreidolf painting is $6,287. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,287 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Ernst Kreidolf work on paper?
Based on 95 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernst Kreidolf work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $660, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Ernst Kreidolf print?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernst Kreidolf print (small (under 50 cm)) is $126, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ernst Kreidolf's auction record?
Ernst Kreidolf's auction record is $6,287, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,287 (buyer's premium not included).
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