Ernest Dezentjé (1885–1972)
Ernest Dezentjé is a Dutch/Indonesian artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $352. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ernest Dezentjé sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $433 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ernest Dezentjé on OpeningBid →What is a Ernest Dezentjé work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Dezentjé work is $352.
The median Ernest Dezentjé painting sells for $362 across 16 lots.
The median Ernest Dezentjé work on paper sells for $104 across 1 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 | 21 | $362† | $1,000 | 76.2% | 2026-06-29 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $104† | $104† | — | 2025-02-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $180–$286† | $240† | $659† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $372–$719† | $531† | $1,000 |
† 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 | 2013 | $1,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $773† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $104† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernest Dezentjé worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Dezentjé work is $352. The median Ernest Dezentjé painting sells for $362 across 16 lots. The median Ernest Dezentjé work on paper sells for $104 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Ernest Dezentjé painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Dezentjé painting is $362. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ernest Dezentjé's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Dezentjé painting is $1,000.
What is Ernest Dezentjé's auction record?
Ernest Dezentjé's auction record is $1,000, set in 2013.
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