Ernst Huber (1895–1960)
What is Ernst Huber’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 303 auction results for Ernst Huber at 9 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $645 including buyer’s premium (middle half $217–$2,540, n=10). The auction record is $22,556 for Farmhouses in the Mühlviertel (2020, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmhouses in the Mühlviertel, c. 1945 | Oil on canvas | $22,556 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2020 |
| 2 | Gmunden im Winter, 1940 | Öl auf Leinwand | $19,988 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2012 |
| 3 | Winter in Wagrein | Öl auf Leinwand | $19,988 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2012 |
| 4 | Bergdorf, 1919 | Mischtechnik auf Karton | $16,657 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2012 |
| 5 | Kalifornische Landschaft | Öl auf Leinwand | $14,991 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2012 |
| 6 | In Front of the Village, oil on canvas | Oil on canvas | $14,502 | Dorotheum | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Braune Landschaft, Öl auf Leinwand, 1895 | Öl/Leinwand | $12,045 | Dorotheum | Jun 2010 |
| 8 | Southern port, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $10,526 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | Summer flowers in a vase | Oil on paper on canvas | $10,526 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2019 |
| 10 | Ein Sommerblumenstrauß, Öl auf Leinwand | Öl auf Leinwand | $10,119 | Dorotheum | May 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $5,627 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $1,203 |
| Other | 32 | $1,077 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 49 | $4,111 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $794 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 303 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Ernst Huber is an Austrian artist with 611 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,074. 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 Huber sold in 2026 for $4,542, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 266 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Huber work is $1,074.
The median Ernst Huber painting sells for $3,780 across 31 lots.
The median Ernst Huber work on paper sells for $871 across 16 lots.
The median Ernst Huber print sells for $139 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Ernst Huber paintings typically sell for $3,105–$6,329 (the middle half of 22 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 | 6 | $139† | $752 | 66.7% | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 37 | $3,780†‡ | $22,556 | 83.8% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $871† | $4,185 | 69.6% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $14,991†‡ | $29,071† | — | 2021-12-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ernst Huber's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $139 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (37 lots) median $3,780, record $22,556. A typical Ernst Huber painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $14,991.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $3,105–$6,329†‡ | $3,956†‡ | $10,526 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $307–$1,020† | $523† | $4,185 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $841–$2,105† | $1,385† | $3,007 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $22,556 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $21,213‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,185 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,007 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $752 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $170† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Huber worth?
Across 266 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Huber work is $1,074. The median Ernst Huber painting sells for $3,780 across 31 lots. The median Ernst Huber work on paper sells for $871 across 16 lots. The median Ernst Huber print sells for $139 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ernst Huber paintings typically sell for $3,105–$6,329 (the middle half of 22 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 Huber painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Huber painting is $3,780. 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 Huber's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Huber painting is $22,556.
What is the average price of a Ernst Huber work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Huber work on paper is $871. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ernst Huber's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Huber work on paper is $4,185.
What is the average price of a medium Ernst Huber painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernst Huber painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,956, 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 Huber's auction record?
Ernst Huber's auction record is $29,071, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $29,071 (buyer's premium not included).
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