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# Ulrich Erben (b. 1940)

## What is Ulrich Erben’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 135 auction results for Ulrich Erben at 15 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,636 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,525–$21,508, n=16). The auction record is $93,514 for Farben der Erinnerung (hellst orange) (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farben der Erinnerung (hellst orange), 1989 | Acrylic paint | $93,514 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Farben der Erinnerung I, 1998-1999 | Acrylic on canvas | $45,763 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2019 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1988 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $38,460 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Siria (Bosra III), 2009 | Acrylic on canvas | $37,587 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Farben der Erinnerung, Pigmente und Acryl auf Leinwand, 1940 | Pigments, acrylic on canvas | $36,284 | Dorotheum | May 2023 |
| 6 | Farben der Erinnerung, 2008 | Acrylic paint | $35,811 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Licht im Licht (rot), 2008 | Acrylic | $32,857 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled | Acrylic on canvas | $32,688 | Sotheby's | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | Ohne Titel (WN 76010) (hellgrau/ grünlich), 1976 | Oil on canvas | $31,533 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2013 |
| 10 | Ohne Titel (Farben der Erinnerung), 1989 | Acryl und Pigment auf Leinwand | $27,246 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $15,337 |
| Other | 9 | $4,882 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 42 | $19,798 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $5,449 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,201 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 135 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ulrich Erben is a German artist with 209 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $6,010. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ulrich Erben sold in 2025 for $37,587, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Ulrich Erben work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ulrich Erben work worth?

Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ulrich Erben work is $6,010.

The median Ulrich Erben painting sells for $11,771 across 80 lots.

The median Ulrich Erben work on paper sells for $1,752 across 18 lots.

The median Ulrich Erben print sells for $936 across 9 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Ulrich Erben paintings typically sell for $10,864–$27,246 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Ulrich Erben paintings typically sell for $4,464–$11,398 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 | 13 | $936‡ | $2,061‡ | 69.2% | 2018-12-01 |
| Paintings | 106 | $11,771‡ | $93,514 | 75.5% | 2026-05-12 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $1,752‡ | $9,237 | 66.7% | 2022-12-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $37,587‡ | $93,514 | — | 2025-12-07 |

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

Ulrich Erben's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $936 with 69.2% sell-through. Paintings (106 lots) median $11,771, record $93,514. A typical Ulrich Erben painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $37,587.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $888–$1,211‡ | $984‡ | $2,061‡ |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,458–$5,402 | $4,290 | $6,286 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $4,464–$11,398‡ | $7,171‡ | $30,750‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 48 | $10,864–$27,246‡ | $19,711‡ | $93,514 |

‡ 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) | 11 | $1,135–$1,816‡ | $1,211‡ | $2,270 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,687–$4,541‡ | $4,239‡ | $9,237 |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $93,514 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $45,763 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $9,237 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $7,259 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,061‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $984 |

‡ 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 Ulrich Erben worth?

Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ulrich Erben work is $6,010. The median Ulrich Erben painting sells for $11,771 across 80 lots. The median Ulrich Erben work on paper sells for $1,752 across 18 lots. The median Ulrich Erben print sells for $936 across 9 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Ulrich Erben paintings typically sell for $10,864–$27,246 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ulrich Erben paintings typically sell for $4,464–$11,398 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ulrich Erben painting?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ulrich Erben painting is $11,771. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ulrich Erben's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ulrich Erben painting is $93,514.

### What is the average price of a Ulrich Erben work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ulrich Erben work on paper is $1,752. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ulrich Erben's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ulrich Erben work on paper is $9,237.

### What is the average price of a Ulrich Erben print?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ulrich Erben print is $936. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ulrich Erben's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ulrich Erben print is $2,061. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a large Ulrich Erben painting?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ulrich Erben painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $19,711, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Ulrich Erben painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ulrich Erben painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,171, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ulrich Erben's auction record?

Ulrich Erben's auction record is $93,514, set in 2023.

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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, “Ulrich Erben auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ulrich-erben (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.