> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erma-zago · updated 2026-11-03

# Erma Zago (1880–1942)

Erma Zago is an Italian artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,201. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Erma Zago sold in 2024 for $1,228, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Erma Zago work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erma Zago work is $1,201.

The median Erma Zago painting sells for $1,201 across 25 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 | 41 | $1,201† | $2,294 | 61% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | — | — | 25% | 2023-07-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $698–$1,309† | $1,032† | $2,294 |

† 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 | 1997 | $2,294 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $2,196 |

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 Erma Zago worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erma Zago work is $1,201. The median Erma Zago painting sells for $1,201 across 25 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Erma Zago painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erma Zago painting is $1,201. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Erma Zago's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erma Zago painting is $2,294.

### What is the average price of a small Erma Zago painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Erma Zago painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Erma Zago's auction record?

Erma Zago's auction record is $2,294, set in 1997.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Erma Zago auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erma-zago (updated 2026-11-03).

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.