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# ERNST WILHELM NAY (1902–1968)

ERNST WILHELM NAY is a German artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $4,714. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by ERNST WILHELM NAY sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $65,112 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a ERNST WILHELM NAY work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ERNST WILHELM NAY work is $4,714.

The median ERNST WILHELM NAY print sells for $3,051 across 2 lots.

The median ERNST WILHELM NAY painting sells for $65,112 across 1 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 | 3 | $3,051† | $4,714† | 66.7% | 2023-05-06 |
| Paintings | 1 | $65,112† | $65,112† | — | 2024-05-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

ERNST WILHELM NAY's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $3,051 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $65,112, record $65,112. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $65,112 (buyer's premium not included). A typical ERNST WILHELM NAY painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $65,112† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $4,714† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,389† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 WILHELM NAY worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ERNST WILHELM NAY work is $4,714. The median ERNST WILHELM NAY print sells for $3,051 across 2 lots. The median ERNST WILHELM NAY painting sells for $65,112 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is ERNST WILHELM NAY's auction record?

ERNST WILHELM NAY's auction record is $65,112, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $65,112 (buyer's premium not included).

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

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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.