Ernest Wante (1872–1960)
Ernest Wante is a Belgian artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $558. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ernest Wante sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,800 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ernest Wante on OpeningBid →What is a Ernest Wante work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Wante work is $558.
The median Ernest Wante sculpture sells for $1,800 across 5 lots.
The median Ernest Wante painting sells for $2,857 across 3 lots.
The median Ernest Wante work on paper sells for $87 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 | 4 | $2,857 | $3,429 | 75% | 2025-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $87 | $87 | — | 2019-12-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $1,800† | $4,200 | — | 2025-10-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $4,200 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,429 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,857 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $2,588 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $87 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernest Wante worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Wante work is $558. The median Ernest Wante sculpture sells for $1,800 across 5 lots. The median Ernest Wante painting sells for $2,857 across 3 lots. The median Ernest Wante work on paper sells for $87 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ernest Wante's auction record?
Ernest Wante's auction record is $4,200, set in 2011.
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