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Elger Esser Photographs: Auction Prices

German · b. 1967

ArtSell has recorded 90 auction results for Elger Esser photographs between 2012 and 2026, of which 66 sold (73% sell-through). Prices realised range from $854 to $137,000, with a median of $18,825 across 66 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $137,000 for “Doubt, Frankreich” at Phillips in 2015.

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  1. Elger Esser, Kürbis No. 23, 1997, C-print face-mounted to acrylic
    Kürbis No. 23, 1997
    Photograph
    39 h x 31 w in (99 x 79 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 213
    $2,816≈ £2,119≈ €2,475Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Elger Esser, Giverny VIII, Frankreich, France, 2010, Chromogenic print, printed 2011, flush-mounted and mounted again
    Giverny VIII, Frankreich, France, 2010
    Photograph · ed. 7/7
    46 3/4 x 70 7/8 in. (118.7 x 180 cm) Overall 47 7/8 x 72 in. (121.6 x 182.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 108
    $19,350≈ £14,392≈ €16,523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Elger Esser, Arromaches-les Bains II (from the Elton John AIDS Foundation Photography Portfolio II), 2009, C-print
    Arromaches-les Bains II (from the Elton John AIDS Foundation Photography Portfolio II), 2009
    Photograph
    15⅜ h x 20½ w in (39 x 52 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 211
    $2,112≈ £1,578≈ €1,803Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Elger Esser, Îlot Saint-Michel, Frankreich, 2012, Chromogenic print, printed 2012, Diasec and flush-mounted
    Îlot Saint-Michel, Frankreich, 2012
    Photograph · ed. 1/7
    54 3/8 x 78 1/2 in. (138.1 x 199.4 cm) Overall 72 1/2 x 95 7/8 in. (184.2 x 243.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 159
    $20,640≈ £15,435≈ €17,776Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Elger Esser, Matera I Italien and Matera II Italien, 1998, Chromogenic print diptych, printed 2023, each Diasec mounted
    Matera I Italien and Matera II Italien, 1998
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    Each 40 1/4 x 56 1/4 in. (102.2 x 142.9 cm) Overall 55 x 144 1/2 in. (139.7 x 367 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 157
    $28,380≈ £21,223≈ €24,442Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Elger Esser, Cutting Wharf II (from the Six American Sunsets series), 2008, Epson Ultrachrome K3 inkjet
    Cutting Wharf II (from the Six American Sunsets series), 2008
    Photograph
    35¼ h x 49¼ w in (90 x 125 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 128
    $6,350≈ £4,756≈ €5,583Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Elger Esser, Beauduc III, Frankreich, 2009, Chromogenic print, printed 2009, Diasec mounted
    Beauduc III, Frankreich, 2009
    Photograph · ed. 2/7
    54 1/4 x 77 5/8 in. (137.8 x 197.2 cm) Overall 72 3/8 x 94 7/8 in. (183.8 x 241 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 142
    $20,320≈ £15,697≈ €18,810Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Elger Esser, Matera I Italien and Matera II Italien, 1998, Chromogenic print diptych, printed 2023, each Diasec mounted
    Matera I Italien and Matera II Italien, 1998
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    Each 40 1/4 x 56 1/4 in. (102.2 x 142.9 cm) Overall 55 x 144 1/2 in. (139.7 x 367 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 377
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Elger Esser, "Tonnay I", 1997/2000, C-Print auf Kodak Professional in Umschlag und Publikation "Veduten und Landschaften". Im originalen Schuber
    "Tonnay I", 1997/2000
    Photograph
    18 x 24,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 20
    €792≈ $854≈ £669Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
  10. Elger Esser, Pieve di Piana, 2002, Chromogenic print on plastic board, face-mounted to plexiglass
    Pieve di Piana, 2002
    Photograph · Board
    134 x 173.5 cm (136,5 x 176 cm frame)
    Lempertz · · Lot 462
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €8,000–10,000View at Lempertz ↗
  11. Elger Esser, Paludo della Rosa, Italien, 2002, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to plexiglass
    Paludo della Rosa, Italien, 2002
    Photograph
    138.5 x 187 cm (184 x 231 cm frame)
    Lempertz · · Lot 461
    €14,490≈ $15,758≈ £12,468Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Lempertz ↗
  12. Elger Esser, Lyon, Frankreich, 1996, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to plexiglass
    Lyon, Frankreich, 1996
    Photograph
    89.5 x 127.8 cm (124 x 161 cm frame)
    Lempertz · · Lot 460
    €6,615≈ $7,194≈ £5,692Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–9,000View at Lempertz ↗
  13. Elger Esser, Kürbisse, 1997, 24 chromogenic prints on plastic board, face-mounted to plexiglass, printed 1998. Each
    Kürbisse, 1997
    Photograph · Board
    40 x 31.8 cm (42 x 34 cm frame)
    Lempertz · · Lot 459
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €15,000–20,000View at Lempertz ↗
  14. Elger Esser, 88 Calais I+II, 2004, Chromogenic print diptych, Diasec mounted
    88 Calais I+II, 2004
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    Each 32 1/2 x 23 5/8 in. (82.6 x 60 cm) Overall 32 1/2 x 49 1/4 in. (82.6 x 125.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 224
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Elger Esser, 268 Le Havre I, 2004, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    268 Le Havre I, 2004
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    40 3/8 x 30 5/8 in. (102.6 x 77.8 cm) Overall 41 1/4 x 31 1/2 in. (104.8 x 80 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 223
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  16. Elger Esser, 397 Wimereux, 2004, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    397 Wimereux, 2004
    Photograph · ed. 4/5
    48 1/4 x 64 in. (122.6 x 162.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 106
    $2,413≈ £1,845≈ €2,149Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Elger Esser, St. Briare, Frankreich, 1999, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to plexiglass
    St. Briare, Frankreich, 1999
    Photograph
    89.1 x 128.8 cm (124 x 161 cm frame)
    Lempertz · · Lot 432
    €9,450≈ $9,958≈ £8,113Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
  18. Elger Esser, Kürbisse, 1997, 24 chromogenic prints on plastic board, face-mounted to plexiglass, printed 1998. Each
    Kürbisse, 1997
    Photograph · Board
    31.8 x 40 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 431
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €20,000–30,000View at Lempertz ↗
  19. Elger Esser, Lyon, Frankreich, 1996, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to plexiglass
    Lyon, Frankreich, 1996
    Photograph
    89.5 x 127.8 cm (124 x 161 cm frame)
    Lempertz · · Lot 428
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €10,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
  20. Elger Esser, Marne I. Marne II. Marne III, Frankreich, 1997, 3 chromogenic prints, face-mounted to plexiglass. Each
    Marne I. Marne II. Marne III, Frankreich, 1997
    Photograph
    64.5 x 89.5 cm (92 x 116 cm frame)
    Lempertz · · Lot 427
    €11,340≈ $11,950≈ £9,736Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Lempertz ↗
  21. Elger Esser, Pont Eiffel, Libourne, 1996, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to plexiglass
    Pont Eiffel, Libourne, 1996
    Photograph
    91.5 x 123.7 cm (124 x 161 cm frame)
    Lempertz · · Lot 426
    €9,450≈ $9,958≈ £8,113Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Lempertz ↗
  22. Elger Esser, 240, Biaritz, 2004, C-Print/Diasec
    240, Biaritz, 2004
    Photograph
    181 x 263cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 1014
    €19,800≈ $21,271≈ £16,960Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  23. Elger Esser, Le grouin du Sud, France, 2005, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to plexiglass
    Le grouin du Sud, France, 2005
    Photograph
    135 x 182 cm (overall dimension)
    Lempertz · · Lot 387
    €16,380≈ $17,514≈ £13,955Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–12,000View at Lempertz ↗
  24. Elger Esser, Fraisans, Frankreich, 2006, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted, and flush-mounted
    Fraisans, Frankreich, 2006
    Photograph · ed. 4/7
    41 3/4 x 57 3/4 in. (106 x 146.7 cm) Overall 57 3/4 x 70 1/2 in. (146.7 x 179.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 112
    $18,900≈ £14,443≈ €17,303Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Elger Esser, Cádiz, Spanien, 2006, C-Print und DiaSec Face / Forex
    Cádiz, Spanien, 2006
    Photograph
    50 x 77cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 109
    €3,096≈ $3,518≈ £2,637Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  26. Elger Esser, 17 Trouville, 2006, C-Print und DiaSec Face/Forex
    17 Trouville, 2006
    Photograph
    63 x 46,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 110
    €2,967≈ $3,371≈ £2,527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  27. Elger Esser, St. Valéry, France, 2005, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    St. Valéry, France, 2005
    Photograph · ed. 4/7
    40 1/8 x 57 7/8 in. (101.9 x 147 cm) Overall 55 1/2 x 72 3/8 in. (141 x 183.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 268
    $25,200≈ £18,531≈ €21,796Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Elger Esser, Le Grouin du Sud, 2005/06, Chromogenic print, in diasec method
    Le Grouin du Sud, 2005/06
    Photograph · ed. edition of 7
    136 x 178 cm (53.5 x 70 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 586
    €10,000≈ $11,898≈ £8,578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  29. Elger Esser, Loire II, Frankreich, 2001, Chromogenic print, printed 2007, Diasec mounted
    Loire II, Frankreich, 2001
    Photograph · ed. 5/7
    40 1/2 x 58 3/4 in. (102.9 x 149.2 cm). Overall 55 3/4 x 72 1/4 in. (141.6 x 183.5 cm).
    Phillips · · Lot 146
    $23,940≈ £17,400≈ €20,163Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  30. Elger Esser, Arromanches III, Frankreich, 2009, c-print on Diasec face
    Arromanches III, Frankreich, 2009
    Photograph
    53¼ h x 70¼ w in (135 x 178 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 144
    $9,375≈ £7,060≈ €7,899Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
  31. Elger Esser, Belvelly, Irland, 2005, Chromogenic print, printed 2006, Diasec mounted
    Belvelly, Irland, 2005
    Photograph · ed. 6/7
    40 1/2 x 57 1/2 in. (102.9 x 146.1 cm). Overall 56 x 73 in. (142.2 x 185.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 125
    $22,500≈ £17,309≈ €19,149Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Elger Esser, Brehemont, Frankreich, 2004, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    Brehemont, Frankreich, 2004
    Photograph · ed. 3/7
    54 x 72 in. (137.2 x 182.9 cm) Overall 72 x 90 in. (182.9 x 228.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 111
    $27,500≈ £21,155≈ €23,404Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Elger Esser, Fondamente Nove, 2002, C-Print auf Aluminiumplatte aufgezogen unter Acrylglas
    Fondamente Nove, 2002
    Photograph · Other support
    138 x 191cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 383
    €20,640≈ $24,013≈ £18,853Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  34. Elger Esser, Chatressac I, 1997, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to plexiglass, printed
    Chatressac I, 1997
    Photograph
    89.8 x 127.7 cm (121 x 158 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 68
    €12,500≈ $14,013≈ £11,313Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–12,000View at Lempertz ↗
  35. Elger Esser, "Ameland-Pier IV", 2000, C-Print/Diasec
    "Ameland-Pier IV", 2000
    Photograph
    103 x 143,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 424
    €9,669≈ $10,998≈ £8,602Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  36. Elger Esser, "Les Roches", 2001, C-Print/Diasec
    "Les Roches", 2001
    Photograph
    99,5 x 140cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 423
    €12,644≈ $14,383≈ £11,249Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  37. Elger Esser, Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, Frankreich, 2014, Unique work, comprising shellacked archival pigment emulsion on silver-coated copper plate with makassar ebony baseboard
    Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, Frankreich, 2014
    Photograph · Panel
    Overall: 69 x 87 cm (27 1/8 x 34 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 93
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Elger Esser, Puget Island II, 2007, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Diasec
    Puget Island II, 2007
    Photograph · ed. 7/7
    Image: 67 x 95.7 cm (26 3/8 x 37 5/8 in.) Frame: 94.8 x 122.2 cm (37 3/8 x 48 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 39
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Elger Esser, Meung, France, 2001, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to plexiglass
    Meung, France, 2001
    Photograph
    99.8 x 144 cm (134 x 177.3 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 905
    €9,920≈ $11,062≈ £8,798Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–12,000View at Lempertz ↗
  40. Elger Esser, 397 Wimereux, 2004, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    397 Wimereux, 2004
    Photograph · ed. 4/5
    48 1/4 x 64 in. (122.6 x 162.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 238
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Elger Esser, Beauduc, 2000, c-print Diasec mounted, in artist's frame
    Beauduc, 2000
    Photograph · ed. 1/7
    180 x 222.6 cm (70 7/8 x 87 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 189
    £35,000≈ $45,934≈ €40,754Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Elger Esser, Burano, Italien, 2002, Chromogenic print, Diasec-mounted
    Burano, Italien, 2002
    Photograph · ed. 2/7
    Image: 101.3 x 143.7 cm (39 7/8 x 56 5/8 in.) Frame: 141.5 x 181.1 cm (55 3/4 x 71 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 47
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Elger Esser, 115 Granville, 2005, Chromogenic print, Diasec-mounted
    115 Granville, 2005
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    Image: 120 x 190.5 cm (47 1/4 x 75 in.) Frame: 122.5 x 192.5 cm (48 1/4 x 75 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 46
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Elger Esser, Loire et Cher, Frankreich, 2000, Chromogenic print, face-mounted
    Loire et Cher, Frankreich, 2000
    Photograph · ed. 3/7
    Image: 138.2 x 192 cm (54 3/8 x 75 5/8 in.) Frame: 184 x 236.7 cm (72 1/2 x 93 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    £43,750≈ $59,023≈ €50,100Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Elger Esser, Vitorchiano, Italien, 1998, chromogenic print face-mounted to Diasec
    Vitorchiano, Italien, 1998
    Photograph · ed. 4/5
    image 88.5 x 158 cm (34 7/8 x 62 1/4 in.) overall 125 x 188 cm (49 1/4 x 74 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 169
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Elger Esser, Marne, Frankreich, 1997, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    Marne, Frankreich, 1997
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    25 x 35 in. (63.5 x 88.9 cm) Overall 36 1/2 x 46 in. (92.7 x 116.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 203
    $18,750≈ £13,272≈ €15,239Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Elger Esser, Foci del Po, Italien, 1998, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    Foci del Po, Italien, 1998
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    35 1/2 x 50 1/2 in. (90.2 x 128.3 cm) Overall 49 x 63 1/4 in. (124.5 x 160.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 337
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Elger Esser, Buonconvento, Italy, 2002, c-print on Diasec
    Buonconvento, Italy, 2002
    Photograph · ed. 3/5
    136.2 x 174.5 cm (53 5/8 x 68 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 295
    £13,750≈ $17,845≈ €15,637Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  49. Elger Esser, Tonnay II, Frankreich, 1997, Chromogenic print, Diasec mounted
    Tonnay II, Frankreich, 1997
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    Image: 91.2 x 127.8 cm (35 7/8 x 50 3/8 in.) Frame: 124.2 x 161.7 cm (48 7/8 x 63 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 78
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Elger Esser, 39 Fécamp II, 2007, hand-tinted c-print on aluminium
    39 Fécamp II, 2007
    Photograph · Other support
    180 x 282 cm (70 7/8 x 111 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 131
    £12,500≈ $15,578≈ €14,605Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗

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