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# 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.

## What is a Ernst Nepo work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Nepo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernst-nepo (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.