> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernst-lafite · updated 2026-11-03

# Ernst Lafite (1826–1885)

Ernst Lafite is an Austrian artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $888. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ernst Lafite is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,117; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernst Lafite work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Lafite work is $888.

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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ernst Lafite worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Lafite work is $888. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Ernst Lafite's auction record is $4,719, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

---

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 Lafite auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernst-lafite (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.