Ernest Tino Trova (1927–2009)
What is Ernest Tino Trova’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 90 auction results for Ernest Tino Trova at 19 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $815 including buyer’s premium (middle half $325–$1,520, n=10). The auction record is $75,000 for Study/Falling Man (Wheelman) (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Study/Falling Man (Wheelman), 1965 | Silicon bronze | $75,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 2 | Falling Man/Study, RH Man, 1970 | Chrome-plated bronze | $27,500 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Study/Falling Man (Wheelman), 1965 | Chrome-plated bronze on Formica base | $19,050 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Study/Falling Man (Flapman), 1970 | Stainless steel | $11,340 | Sotheby's | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | Study: Falling Man Series (Landscape), 1965 | Chrome plated bronze with Formica base | $9,014 | Roseberys London | Sep 2015 |
| 6 | Walking Man, 1966 | Bronze with gold patina | $6,350 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 7 | F.M. Gox (Tristan Gox), 1976 | Bronze | $4,032 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 8 | Falling Man, Segmented | Bronze | $3,750 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | F.M. Gox (Tristan Gox), 1976 | Bronze and steel on acrylic base | $1,700 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Study/Falling Man (Shadow Figure), 1971 | Nickel-plated bronze in Plexiglas box | $1,664 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 15 | $3,750 |
| Paintings | 6 | $793 |
| Other | 7 | $750 |
| Prints | 5 | $406 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $993 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $850 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 90 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Ernest Tino Trova is an American artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ernest Tino Trova sold in 2026 for $1,088, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Tino Trova work is $750.
The median Ernest Tino Trova sculpture sells for $2,800 across 21 lots.
The median Ernest Tino Trova print sells for $255 across 17 lots.
The median Ernest Tino Trova work on paper sells for $850 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 21 | $255† | $875 | 81% | 2026-10-24 |
| Paintings | 4 | $512† | $1,500 | — | 2024-06-22 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $850† | $1,900† | 83.3% | 2025-04-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 22 | $2,800† | $75,000 | 95.5% | 2026-07-14 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $27,500† | $75,000 | — | 2025-12-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Ernest Tino Trova's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $255 with 81% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $512, record $1,500. A typical Ernest Tino Trova painting sells for around 2.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $27,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $175–$402† | $280† | $875 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,500–$4,032† | $2,700† | $19,050 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,200–$5,700† | $2,625† | $11,340 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $75,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $32,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,900† |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $700† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $600 |
† 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 Tino Trova worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Tino Trova work is $750. The median Ernest Tino Trova sculpture sells for $2,800 across 21 lots. The median Ernest Tino Trova print sells for $255 across 17 lots. The median Ernest Tino Trova work on paper sells for $850 across 5 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 the average price of a Ernest Tino Trova sculpture?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Tino Trova sculpture is $2,800. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ernest Tino Trova's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Tino Trova sculpture is $75,000.
What is the average price of a Ernest Tino Trova print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Tino Trova print is $255. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ernest Tino Trova's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Tino Trova print is $875.
What is the average price of a medium Ernest Tino Trova print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernest Tino Trova print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ernest Tino Trova's auction record?
Ernest Tino Trova's auction record is $75,000, set in 2019.
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