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# Ernst Insam (1927–2014)

Ernst Insam is an Austrian artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $605. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ernst Insam is recorded as sold in 2026 for $805; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernst Insam work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Insam work is $605.

The median Ernst Insam painting sells for $5,714 across 3 lots.

The median Ernst Insam work on paper sells for $805 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $5,714 | $8,270 | — | 2020-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $805‡ | $805‡ | — | 2026-03-25 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $8,270 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $5,714 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $805‡ |

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

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 Insam worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Insam work is $605. The median Ernst Insam painting sells for $5,714 across 3 lots. The median Ernst Insam work on paper sells for $805 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Ernst Insam's auction record is $8,270, set in 2020.

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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 Insam auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernst-insam (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.