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# Paul Fischer (1786–1875)

## What is Paul Fischer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 403 auction results for Paul Fischer at 23 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,086 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,236–$28,801, n=9). The auction record is $460,850 for The Royal Theatre Ballet School, Copenhagen (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Royal Theatre Ballet School, Copenhagen, 1860 | Oil paint | $460,850 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 2 | The fire engine, 1900 | Oil paint | $298,331 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 3 | Ildløs i Skindergade, 1896 | Oil on canvas | $183,973 | Bruun Rasmussen | Sep 2010 |
| 4 | Bathers on Hornbæk Beach | Oil paint | $158,633 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Hvad er der pa faerde (What is going on in Copenhagen?), 1899 | Oil paint | $152,062 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 6 | The red balloon. Summer evening in Tivoli., 1901 | Oil on canvas | $116,264 | Bruun Rasmussen | Nov 2011 |
| 7 | From Højbro Plads (Square). An elegant woman buys a large bunch of flowers | Oil on canvas | $57,254 | Bruun Rasmussen | Nov 2010 |
| 8 | The Storkespringvandet in Amagertorv, Copenhagen, 1916 | Oil paint | $52,135 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 9 | Købmagergade, 1860 | Oil paint | $50,000 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 10 | Before the Ballet | — | $48,214 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 88 | $10,961 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $9,500 |
| Other | 13 | $1,362 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $20,383 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $8,235 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 403 results from 23 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Fischer is a German artist with 571 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $7,115. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Fischer sold in 2026 for $7,405, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Fischer work worth?

Across 379 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Fischer work is $7,115.

The median Paul Fischer painting sells for $15,000 across 252 lots.

The median Paul Fischer work on paper sells for $1,913 across 112 lots.

The median Paul Fischer print sells for $314 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Paul Fischer paintings typically sell for $4,760–$24,000 (the middle half of 129 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Fischer paintings typically sell for $10,229–$51,068 (the middle half of 111 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $314† | $766† | — | 2012-11-29 |
| Paintings | 379 | $15,000†‡ | $490,000† | 66.5% | 2026-10-26 |
| Works on Paper | 125 | $1,913†‡ | $20,000 | 89.6% | 2026-07-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 25 | $152,062† | $490,000† | — | 2021-12-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Paul Fischer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $314. Paintings (379 lots) median $15,000, record $490,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $490,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Paul Fischer painting sells for around 48× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 25 lots) the median is $152,062.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $289–$340† | $289† | $366 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 129 | $4,760–$24,000†‡ | $9,400†‡ | $290,664† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 111 | $10,229–$51,068†‡ | $23,531†‡ | $490,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 108 | $1,352–$2,321†‡ | $1,913†‡ | $20,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $490,000† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $460,850 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $20,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $10,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $766† |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $366 |

† 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 Paul Fischer worth?

Across 379 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Fischer work is $7,115. The median Paul Fischer painting sells for $15,000 across 252 lots. The median Paul Fischer work on paper sells for $1,913 across 112 lots. The median Paul Fischer print sells for $314 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Fischer paintings typically sell for $4,760–$24,000 (the middle half of 129 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Fischer paintings typically sell for $10,229–$51,068 (the middle half of 111 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Paul Fischer painting?

Based on 252 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Fischer painting is $15,000. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Paul Fischer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Fischer painting is $490,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $490,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Paul Fischer work on paper?

Based on 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Fischer work on paper is $1,913. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Paul Fischer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Fischer work on paper is $20,000.

### What is the average price of a small Paul Fischer painting?

Based on 129 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Fischer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Paul Fischer painting?

Based on 111 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Fischer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $23,531, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Paul Fischer's auction record?

Paul Fischer's auction record is $490,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $490,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Fischer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-fischer (updated 2026-11-03).

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.