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# Ernst Klimt (1864–1892)

Ernst Klimt is an Austrian artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $13,945. 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 Klimt sold in 2020 for $18,810, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernst Klimt work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Klimt work is $13,945.

The median Ernst Klimt work on paper sells for $17,119 across 1 lots.

The median Ernst Klimt print sells for $303 across 1 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 | 1 | $303† | $303† | — | 2016-05-01 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $17,119 | $17,119 | 50% | 2013-06-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $17,119 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $303† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Klimt worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Klimt work is $13,945. The median Ernst Klimt work on paper sells for $17,119 across 1 lots. The median Ernst Klimt print sells for $303 across 1 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 Ernst Klimt's auction record?

Ernst Klimt's auction record is $81,224, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.