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# BREITENSTEIN, ERNST (1857–1929)

BREITENSTEIN, ERNST is an artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $3,516. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by BREITENSTEIN, ERNST sold in 2016 for a hammer price of $5,555 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BREITENSTEIN, ERNST work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BREITENSTEIN, ERNST work is $3,516.

The median BREITENSTEIN, ERNST painting sells for $5,555 across 3 lots.

The median BREITENSTEIN, ERNST work on paper sells for $93 across 2 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 | 9 | $5,555† | $6,445† | 33.3% | 2016-05-01 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $93† | $148† | 66.7% | 2008-11-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $6,445† |
| Paintings | 2016 | $5,555† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $148† |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $38† |

† 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 BREITENSTEIN, ERNST worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BREITENSTEIN, ERNST work is $3,516. The median BREITENSTEIN, ERNST painting sells for $5,555 across 3 lots. The median BREITENSTEIN, ERNST work on paper sells for $93 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

BREITENSTEIN, ERNST's auction record is $6,445, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,445 (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.

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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.