Ernest Trova (1927–2009)
Ernest Trova is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $718. 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 Trova sold in 2020 for $63,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ernest Trova on OpeningBid →What is a Ernest Trova work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Trova work is $718.
The median Ernest Trova sculpture sells for $19,887 across 4 lots.
The median Ernest Trova print sells for $750 across 4 lots.
The median Ernest Trova work on paper sells for $1,856 across 1 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 | 5 | $750† | $1,407 | 80% | 2022-09-20 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,856 | $1,856 | — | 1999-02-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $19,887†‡ | $63,000 | 66.7% | 2020-10-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $63,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $38,400† |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $1,856 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $1,407 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $1,000 |
† 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 Trova worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Trova work is $718. The median Ernest Trova sculpture sells for $19,887 across 4 lots. The median Ernest Trova print sells for $750 across 4 lots. The median Ernest Trova work on paper sells for $1,856 across 1 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 Trova's auction record?
Ernest Trova's auction record is $63,000, set in 2020.
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