Ernst Balluf (1921–2008)
Ernst Balluf is an Austrian artist with 557 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $278. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ernst Balluf is recorded as sold in 2026 for $335; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 349 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Balluf work is $278.
The median Ernst Balluf print sells for $199 across 5 lots.
The median Ernst Balluf work on paper sells for $239 across 1 lots.
The median Ernst Balluf painting sells for $497 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $199‡ | $309‡ | 83.3% | 2024-10-01 |
| Paintings | 1 | $497‡ | $497‡ | — | 2023-12-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $239‡ | $239‡ | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $1,657‡ | $5,103‡ | — | 2026-05-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ernst Balluf's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $199 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $497, record $497. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ernst Balluf painting sells for around 2.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $1,657.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $497‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $309‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $239‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $221‡ |
‡ 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 Balluf worth?
Across 349 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Balluf work is $278. The median Ernst Balluf print sells for $199 across 5 lots. The median Ernst Balluf work on paper sells for $239 across 1 lots. The median Ernst Balluf painting sells for $497 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ernst Balluf's auction record?
Ernst Balluf's auction record is $5,103, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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