Ernst (1881–1955)
Ernst is a Swiss artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,175. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ernst sold in 2025 for $1,397, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ernst on OpeningBid →What is a Ernst work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst work is $1,175.
The median Ernst painting sells for $1,282 across 17 lots.
The median Ernst print sells for $1,117 across 6 lots.
The median Ernst photograph sells for $585 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 | 9 | $1,117‡ | $2,160 | 66.7% | 2025-11-25 |
| Paintings | 28 | $1,282‡ | $3,768‡ | 60.7% | 2018-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 1 | $585 | $585 | — | 2018-08-01 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ernst's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $1,117 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $1,282, record $3,768. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $600–$1,440‡ | $837‡ | $2,160 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,062–$1,847‡ | $1,369‡ | $3,768‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $3,768‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $2,862‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $2,160 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,440 |
| Photography | 2018 | $585 |
‡ 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 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst work is $1,175. The median Ernst painting sells for $1,282 across 17 lots. The median Ernst print sells for $1,117 across 6 lots. The median Ernst photograph sells for $585 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ernst painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst painting is $1,282. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ernst's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst painting is $3,768. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Ernst painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernst painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,369, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ernst's auction record?
Ernst's auction record is $3,768, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Ernst record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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