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# Ernst Klinger (1900–1962)

Ernst Klinger is a German artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $4,315.

A work by Ernst Klinger sold in 2019 for $9,975, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernst Klinger work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Klinger work is $4,315.

The median Ernst Klinger painting sells for $4,475 across 5 lots.

The median Ernst Klinger print sells for $2,125 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $2,125 | $2,125 | 66.7% | 2020-06-18 |
| Paintings | 5 | $4,475 | $11,505 | — | 2019-02-28 |

Ernst Klinger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $2,125 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $4,475, record $11,505. A typical Ernst Klinger painting sells for around 2.1× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,315–$9,975 | $4,475 | $11,505 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $11,505 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $9,975 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,125 |

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 Klinger worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Klinger work is $4,315. The median Ernst Klinger painting sells for $4,475 across 5 lots. The median Ernst Klinger print sells for $2,125 across 2 lots.

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

Ernst Klinger's auction record is $11,505, set in 2011.

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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.