Ernst Leyden (1892–1969)
Ernst Leyden is a Dutch artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,437. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ernst Leyden sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,329 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Leyden work is $1,437.
The median Ernst Leyden painting sells for $2,329 across 15 lots.
The median Ernst Leyden work on paper sells for $1,057 across 3 lots.
The median Ernst Leyden print sells for $250 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $250 | $250 | — | 2020-02-13 |
| Paintings | 16 | $2,329† | $16,505 | 93.8% | 2026-05-04 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,057† | $1,526† | 60% | 2025-09-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Ernst Leyden's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $250. Paintings (16 lots) median $2,329, record $16,505. A typical Ernst Leyden painting sells for around 9.3× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,087–$9,120† | $2,329† | $16,505 |
† 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 | 1999 | $16,505 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $13,637 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,526† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,057† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernst Leyden worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Leyden work is $1,437. The median Ernst Leyden painting sells for $2,329 across 15 lots. The median Ernst Leyden work on paper sells for $1,057 across 3 lots. The median Ernst Leyden print sells for $250 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Ernst Leyden painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Leyden painting is $2,329. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ernst Leyden's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Leyden painting is $16,505.
What is the average price of a medium Ernst Leyden painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernst Leyden painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,329, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ernst Leyden's auction record?
Ernst Leyden's auction record is $17,937, set in 2016.
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