Ernest Berke (1921–2010)
Ernest Berke is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,690. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ernest Berke sold in 2025 for $1,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ernest Berke on OpeningBid →What is a Ernest Berke work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Berke work is $1,690.
The median Ernest Berke sculpture sells for $1,920 across 3 lots.
The median Ernest Berke painting sells for $945 across 2 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $945‡ | $1,690 | — | 2023-10-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,920 | $6,875 | — | 2025-11-06 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $6,875 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,920 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,690 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $200‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernest Berke worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Berke work is $1,690. The median Ernest Berke sculpture sells for $1,920 across 3 lots. The median Ernest Berke painting sells for $945 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ernest Berke's auction record?
Ernest Berke's auction record is $6,875, set in 2017.
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