Ernst Rasmussen (1912–1964)
Ernst Rasmussen is a Danish artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $269. 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 Rasmussen is recorded as sold in 2014 for $480; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ernst Rasmussen on OpeningBid →What is a Ernst Rasmussen work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Rasmussen work is $269.
The median Ernst Rasmussen painting sells for $208 across 17 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 | 18 | $208†‡ | $532 | 94.4% | 2026-07-11 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† 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) | 15 | $154–$333†‡ | $208†‡ | $532 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $532 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $480‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernst Rasmussen worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Rasmussen work is $269. The median Ernst Rasmussen painting sells for $208 across 17 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 Rasmussen painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Rasmussen painting is $208. 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 Ernst Rasmussen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Rasmussen painting is $532.
What is the average price of a medium Ernst Rasmussen painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernst Rasmussen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $208, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Ernst Rasmussen's auction record?
Ernst Rasmussen's auction record is $1,108, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,108 (buyer's premium not included).
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