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# 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.

## What is a Ernst Kreidolf work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ernst Kreidolf auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kreidolf-ernst (updated 2026-11-02).

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.