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# Ernst Haas (1921–1986)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 268 auction results for Ernst Haas at 24 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,016 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,270–$3,994, n=64). The auction record is $40,640 for Speaker's Corner, Hyde Park (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speaker's Corner, Hyde Park, 1949 | Gelatin silver print | $40,640 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Marlboro Man, 1985 | Dye transfer print | $17,000 | Phillips | Apr 2013 |
| 3 | White Sands, New Mexico | Cartes-de-visite | $16,250 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |
| 4 | Flowers I, 1984 | Photographs | $15,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2014 |
| 5 | Marlboro Man | Dye transfer print, mounted | $12,900 | Phillips | Apr 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Route 66, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1969 | Hand coloring | $21,420 | Phillips | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | Route 66, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1969 | Hand coloring | $21,250 | Phillips | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | Western Skies Motel, Colorado, 1978 | Chromogenic print | $14,025 | Bonhams | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | Monument Valley, Utah, 1962, 1962 | Chromogenic print | $12,750 | Bonhams | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | Route 66, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, 1969 | Chromogenic print | $12,500 | Bonhams | Apr 2015 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 214 | $2,922 |
| Other | 26 | $2,540 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 96 | $3,694 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 140 | $2,111 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 268 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ernst Haas is an American artist with 503 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,802. 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 Haas sold in 2026 for $7,740, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Ernst Haas work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ernst Haas work worth?

Across 268 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Haas work is $2,802.

The median Ernst Haas photograph sells for $2,860 across 246 lots.

The median Ernst Haas print sells for $2,705 across 13 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Haas photographs typically sell for $1,270–$3,675 (the middle half of 139 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Ernst Haas photographs typically sell for $2,540–$5,175 (the middle half of 99 sold 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 | 15 | $2,705 | $8,400 | 86.7% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 367 | $2,860†‡ | $40,640 | 67% | 2026-10-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $13,462 | $40,640 | — | 2026-04-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,610–$5,746 | $3,529 | $8,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,386–$3,276 | $1,879 | $7,740 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 139 | $1,270–$3,675†‡ | $2,000†‡ | $40,640 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 99 | $2,540–$5,175†‡ | $3,825†‡ | $14,025 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $40,640 |
| Photography | 2022 | $21,420 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $8,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $7,740 |

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 Haas worth?

Across 268 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Haas work is $2,802. The median Ernst Haas photograph sells for $2,860 across 246 lots. The median Ernst Haas print sells for $2,705 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Haas photographs typically sell for $1,270–$3,675 (the middle half of 139 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ernst Haas photographs typically sell for $2,540–$5,175 (the middle half of 99 sold 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 the average price of a Ernst Haas photograph?

Based on 246 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Haas photograph is $2,860. 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 Haas's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Haas photograph is $40,640.

### What is the average price of a Ernst Haas print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Haas print is $2,705.

### What is Ernst Haas's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Haas print is $8,400.

### What is the average price of a small Ernst Haas photograph?

Based on 139 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernst Haas photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a medium Ernst Haas photograph?

Based on 99 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernst Haas photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Haas's auction record?

Ernst Haas's auction record is $40,640, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ernst Haas auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernst-haas (updated 2026-11-02).

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.