Ernst Martin Hennings (1886–1956)
Ernst Martin Hennings is an American artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $70,200.
A work by Ernst Martin Hennings sold in 2025 for $78,650, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ernst Martin Hennings on OpeningBid →What is a Ernst Martin Hennings work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Martin Hennings work is $70,200.
The median Ernst Martin Hennings painting sells for $70,200 across 25 lots.
The median Ernst Martin Hennings print sells for $2,032 across 2 lots.
The median Ernst Martin Hennings work on paper sells for $2,580 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Martin Hennings paintings typically sell for $32,500–$157,300 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 | 2 | $2,032 | $2,678 | — | 2024-07-24 |
| Paintings | 25 | $70,200 | $659,000 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,580 | $2,580 | — | 2024-11-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $243,850 | $1.4M | — | 2025-07-26 |
Ernst Martin Hennings's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $2,032. Paintings (25 lots) median $70,200, record $659,000. A typical Ernst Martin Hennings painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $243,850.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $32,500–$157,300 | $70,200 | $659,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $659,000 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $350,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,678 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,580 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,386 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernst Martin Hennings worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Martin Hennings work is $70,200. The median Ernst Martin Hennings painting sells for $70,200 across 25 lots. The median Ernst Martin Hennings print sells for $2,032 across 2 lots. The median Ernst Martin Hennings work on paper sells for $2,580 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ernst Martin Hennings paintings typically sell for $32,500–$157,300 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Ernst Martin Hennings painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Martin Hennings painting is $70,200.
What is Ernst Martin Hennings's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Martin Hennings painting is $659,000.
What is the average price of a small Ernst Martin Hennings painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernst Martin Hennings painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $70,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Ernst Martin Hennings's auction record?
Ernst Martin Hennings's auction record is $1,359,000, set in 2008.
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