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# Erna Rosenstein (1913–2004)

## What is Erna Rosenstein’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 87 auction results for Erna Rosenstein at 4 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,619 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,962–$25,567, n=16). The auction record is $77,747 for 3 godzina rano (2020, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 godzina rano, 1974 | Olej/płótno | $77,747 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2020 |
| 2 | Kompozycja | Olej/karton | $59,457 | DESA Unicum | Jan 2022 |
| 3 | Wyjęte z ognia, 1969 | Olej, asamblaż/płótno naklejone na tekturę | $55,162 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Erna Rosenstein | Kompozycja, 1965 | Olej/deska | $36,682 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Kompozycja, 1965 | Olej/deska | $36,682 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Pajęczyna, 1969 | Duk | $28,905 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| 7 | Kompozycja | Olej/deska | $25,438 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2021 |
| 8 | Erna Rosenstein | "Wzłotowstąpienie", 1978 | Technika mieszana/płyta pilśniowa | $24,455 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Wzlotowstapienie, 1978 | Technika mieszana/płyta pilśniowa | $24,455 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Z wiatrem, 1985 | Technika mieszana/płótno | $20,807 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $18,434 |
| Other | 21 | $3,485 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $25,438 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $3,393 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 87 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Erna Rosenstein is a Polish artist with 135 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $7,008. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Erna Rosenstein sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $13,813 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Erna Rosenstein work worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erna Rosenstein work is $7,008.

The median Erna Rosenstein work on paper sells for $2,252 across 29 lots.

The median Erna Rosenstein painting sells for $15,039 across 33 lots.

The median Erna Rosenstein print sells for $560 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Erna Rosenstein work on papers typically sell for $1,096–$4,295 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $560 | $560 | 20% | 2024-05-09 |
| Paintings | 42 | $15,039† | $77,747 | 78.6% | 2025-06-15 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $2,252† | $14,291 | 65.9% | 2026-05-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $6,020 | $6,020 | 50% | 2023-08-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $55,162† | $77,747 | — | 2025-03-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Erna Rosenstein's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $560 with 20% sell-through. Paintings (42 lots) median $15,039, record $77,747. A typical Erna Rosenstein painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $55,162.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $10,264–$15,550† | $13,456† | $59,457 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $15,266–$39,315† | $21,069† | $77,747 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $1,096–$4,295† | $2,140† | $14,291 |

† 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 | 2020 | $77,747 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $59,457 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $14,291 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $12,108† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $6,020 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $560 |

† 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 Erna Rosenstein worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erna Rosenstein work is $7,008. The median Erna Rosenstein work on paper sells for $2,252 across 29 lots. The median Erna Rosenstein painting sells for $15,039 across 33 lots. The median Erna Rosenstein print sells for $560 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Erna Rosenstein work on papers typically sell for $1,096–$4,295 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Erna Rosenstein work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erna Rosenstein work on paper is $2,252. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Erna Rosenstein's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erna Rosenstein work on paper is $14,291.

### What is the average price of a Erna Rosenstein painting?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erna Rosenstein painting is $15,039. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Erna Rosenstein's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erna Rosenstein painting is $77,747.

### What is the average price of a small Erna Rosenstein work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Erna Rosenstein work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,140, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Erna Rosenstein painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Erna Rosenstein painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $13,456, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Erna Rosenstein's auction record?

Erna Rosenstein's auction record is $77,747, set in 2020.

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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, “Erna Rosenstein auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erna-rosenstein-2 (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.