> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/baumann-ernst · updated 2026-11-01

# BAUMANN, ERNST (1909–1992)

BAUMANN, ERNST is a Swiss artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $332. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by BAUMANN, ERNST sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $807 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BAUMANN, ERNST work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BAUMANN, ERNST work is $332.

The median BAUMANN, ERNST painting sells for $613 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $613† | $988† | 72.7% | 2025-11-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $186–$619† | $606† | $807† |

† 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 | 2008 | $988† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $842† |

† 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 BAUMANN, ERNST worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BAUMANN, ERNST work is $332. The median BAUMANN, ERNST painting sells for $613 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a BAUMANN, ERNST painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BAUMANN, ERNST painting is $613. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BAUMANN, ERNST's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BAUMANN, ERNST painting is $988. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $988 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is BAUMANN, ERNST's auction record?

BAUMANN, ERNST's auction record is $988, set in 2008. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $988 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “BAUMANN, ERNST auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/baumann-ernst (updated 2026-11-01).

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.