Ernst Nepo (1895–1971)
Ernst Nepo is an Austrian artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $6,033. 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 Nepo is recorded as sold in 2025 for $13,267; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Nepo work is $6,033.
The median Ernst Nepo work on paper sells for $5,714 across 15 lots.
The median Ernst Nepo painting sells for $15,037 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $15,037 | $37,593 | — | 2022-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $5,714‡ | $45,111 | — | 2022-12-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $45,111† | $46,249† | — | 2016-06-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $15,037–$24,811 | $16,541 | $37,593 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,256–$6,391‡ | $4,103‡ | $14,285 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,744–$11,842 | $7,519 | $21,052 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $45,111 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $37,593 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $27,067 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $21,052 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernst Nepo worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Nepo work is $6,033. The median Ernst Nepo work on paper sells for $5,714 across 15 lots. The median Ernst Nepo painting sells for $15,037 across 7 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 the average price of a Ernst Nepo work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Nepo work on paper is $5,714. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ernst Nepo's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Nepo work on paper is $45,111.
What is Ernst Nepo's auction record?
Ernst Nepo's auction record is $46,249, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $46,249 (buyer's premium not included).
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