Ernst (1893–1982)
Ernst is an Austrian artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $321. 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 Ernst is recorded as sold in 2026 for $376; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ernst on OpeningBid →What is a Ernst work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst work is $321.
The median Ernst print sells for $475 across 2 lots.
The median Ernst painting sells for $388 across 2 lots.
The median Ernst photograph sells for $1,106 across 2 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 | 3 | $475‡ | $575‡ | 66.7% | 2026-05-20 |
| Paintings | 2 | $388† | $450† | — | 2024-12-17 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,106‡ | $1,708‡ | — | 2025-06-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ernst's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $475 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $388, record $450. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $450 (buyer's premium not included).
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2004 | $1,708‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $575‡ |
| Photography | 2025 | $504 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $450† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $376‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $325† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernst worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst work is $321. The median Ernst print sells for $475 across 2 lots. The median Ernst painting sells for $388 across 2 lots. The median Ernst photograph sells for $1,106 across 2 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 Ernst's auction record?
Ernst's auction record is $1,708, set in 2004. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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