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# Ernest Chiriacka (1920–2020)

Ernest Chiriacka is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,714. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ernest Chiriacka sold in 2025 for $1,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernest Chiriacka work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Chiriacka work is $1,714.

The median Ernest Chiriacka painting sells for $1,714 across 6 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 | $1,714† | $2,350 | 66.7% | 2025-11-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $2,350 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,920 |

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 Ernest Chiriacka worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Chiriacka work is $1,714. The median Ernest Chiriacka painting sells for $1,714 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ernest Chiriacka's auction record?

Ernest Chiriacka's auction record is $8,925, set in 2018.

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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.