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# Ernst de Jong (1934–2016)

## What is Ernst de Jong’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Ernst de Jong at 2 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $347 including buyer’s premium (middle half $125–$454, n=11). The auction record is $8,175 for Nude (2018, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nude, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $8,175 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | Muizenberg Huts, 1984 | Ink and pastel on paper | $856 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Composition No. 96, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $607 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2014 |
| 4 | Ernst de Jong (South Africa, 1934 - 2016), Night's Passage II, 1976 | — | $546 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Ernst de Jong (South Africa, 1934 - 2016), Night's Passage I, 1976 | — | $353 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Still Life with Green Pepper, 1979 | Oil and gold leaf on panel | $347 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Night's Passage Series I to VIII, 1976 | Screenprint on paper | $3,547 | Strauss and Co | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Western Images, 1977 | Colour screenprint | $1,134 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2019 |
| 3 | Abstract Landscapes, four, 1974 | Colour screenprints | $581 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2015 |
| 4 | Abstract Composition, 1969 | Colour screenprint on paper | $362 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 5 | $581 |
| Other | 7 | $128 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $731 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ernst de Jong is a South African artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $362. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ernst de Jong sold in 2025 for $3,547, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernst de Jong work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst de Jong work is $362.

The median Ernst de Jong print sells for $581 across 11 lots.

The median Ernst de Jong painting sells for $607 across 6 lots.

The median Ernst de Jong work on paper sells for $856 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $581 | $3,547 | — | 2025-12-08 |
| Paintings | 6 | $607 | $8,175 | — | 2025-09-29 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $856 | $856 | — | 2025-06-24 |

Ernst de Jong's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $581. Paintings (6 lots) median $607, record $8,175.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $362–$1,134 | $581 | $3,547 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $8,175 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,547 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,134 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $856 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $607 |

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 de Jong worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst de Jong work is $362. The median Ernst de Jong print sells for $581 across 11 lots. The median Ernst de Jong painting sells for $607 across 6 lots. The median Ernst de Jong work on paper sells for $856 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ernst de Jong print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst de Jong print is $581.

### What is Ernst de Jong's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst de Jong print is $3,547.

### What is Ernst de Jong's auction record?

Ernst de Jong's auction record is $8,175, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ernst de Jong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernst-de-jong (updated 2026-11-03).

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.