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# Ernst Benkert (1928–2010)

Ernst Benkert is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ernst Benkert sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $42,111 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernst Benkert work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Benkert work is $2,250.

The median Ernst Benkert work on paper sells for $375 across 3 lots.

The median Ernst Benkert painting sells for $24,493 across 2 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 | 3 | $24,493† | $42,111† | 66.7% | 2022-10-18 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $375† | $2,250 | — | 2022-01-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $42,111† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $375† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ernst Benkert worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Benkert work is $2,250. The median Ernst Benkert work on paper sells for $375 across 3 lots. The median Ernst Benkert painting sells for $24,493 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ernst Benkert's auction record?

Ernst Benkert's auction record is $42,111, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $42,111 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.