> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernst-stern · updated 2026-11-01

# Ernst Stern (1876–1954)

Ernst Stern is a Romanian-British artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $168. 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 Stern sold in 2026 for $430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernst Stern work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Stern work is $168.

The median Ernst Stern print sells for $168 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $168†‡ | $430 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $430 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $212‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Stern worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Stern work is $168. The median Ernst Stern print sells for $168 across 4 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 Ernst Stern's auction record?

Ernst Stern's auction record is $430, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ernst Stern auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernst-stern (updated 2026-11-01).

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.