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# Willy Eisenschitz (1889–1974)

## What is Willy Eisenschitz’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 139 auction results for Willy Eisenschitz at 21 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,742 including buyer’s premium (middle half $872–$13,397, n=29). The auction record is $62,587 for Female nude (2013, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Female nude, 1931 | Oil on canvas | $62,587 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Ibiza, 1967 | Öl auf Leinwand | $47,154 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2013 |
| 3 | Les pentes du Coudon | Oil on panel | $45,111 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | Female nude, 1931 | Oil on canvas | $43,532 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | El Port de la Selva, 1929 | Huile sur toile | $38,576 | Ader | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Vineyards and lavender in Provence, c. 1960 | Oil on canvas | $36,089 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Bergmeer - A mountain lake, 1889 | Oil paint | $30,814 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 8 | Les Minimes, la Valette-du-Var (Cap Bénat) | Oil on canvasboard | $28,125 | Sotheby's | Mar 2011 |
| 9 | Village du Tyrol, 1924 | Oil on board | $25,008 | Roseberys London | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | Lying nude in landscape, c. 1950 | Oil on hardboard | $24,247 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 55 | $12,030 |
| Other | 25 | $1,567 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $919 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 68 | $9,033 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $949 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 139 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Willy Eisenschitz is an Austrian artist with 286 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,577. 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 Willy Eisenschitz sold in 2026 for $4,242, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Willy Eisenschitz works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Willy Eisenschitz work worth?

Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willy Eisenschitz work is $3,577.

The median Willy Eisenschitz painting sells for $11,168 across 46 lots.

The median Willy Eisenschitz work on paper sells for $821 across 31 lots.

The median Willy Eisenschitz print sells for $58 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Willy Eisenschitz paintings typically sell for $6,779–$22,088 (the middle half of 41 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 | 5 | $58 | $116 | 60% | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 50 | $11,168†‡ | $45,111 | 92% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $821†‡ | $3,502 | 83.8% | 2026-09-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $43,532 | $62,587 | — | 2024-11-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Willy Eisenschitz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $58 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (50 lots) median $11,168, record $45,111. A typical Willy Eisenschitz painting sells for around 193× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $43,532.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $6,779–$22,088†‡ | $11,278†‡ | $45,111 |

† 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) | 11 | $241–$847†‡ | $521†‡ | $3,502 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $731–$1,458† | $1,059† | $2,256 |

† 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 | 2015 | $45,111 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $38,576 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,502 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,256 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $116 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $58 |

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 Willy Eisenschitz worth?

Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willy Eisenschitz work is $3,577. The median Willy Eisenschitz painting sells for $11,168 across 46 lots. The median Willy Eisenschitz work on paper sells for $821 across 31 lots. The median Willy Eisenschitz print sells for $58 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Willy Eisenschitz paintings typically sell for $6,779–$22,088 (the middle half of 41 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 Willy Eisenschitz painting?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willy Eisenschitz painting is $11,168. 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 Willy Eisenschitz's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Willy Eisenschitz painting is $45,111.

### What is the average price of a Willy Eisenschitz work on paper?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willy Eisenschitz work on paper is $821. 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 Willy Eisenschitz's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Willy Eisenschitz work on paper is $3,502.

### What is the average price of a medium Willy Eisenschitz painting?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willy Eisenschitz painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,278, 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 Willy Eisenschitz work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willy Eisenschitz work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,059, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Willy Eisenschitz's auction record?

Willy Eisenschitz's auction record is $62,587, set in 2013.

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