Erró (b. 1932)
What is Erró’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 293 auction results for Erró at 29 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,660 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,092–$13,418, n=27). The auction record is $214,064 for Pop's history (2016, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pop's history | Huile sur toile | $214,064 | Sotheby's | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Birdscape, 1979 | Painting | $180,917 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Sans titre (acrylique sur toile), 1991 | Acrylic paint | $92,204 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | The speed of monkey of spaceman, 1969 | Acrylic paint | $65,505 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | THE NEW YORK OFFICE, 1974 | Huile sur toile | $60,834 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2015 |
| 6 | The Second Cry, 1967 | Oil paint | $56,942 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 7 | The Astronaut | — | $54,858 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 8 | Untitled, 2008 | Acrylic on canvas | $48,261 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2019 |
| 9 | El Diablo, 1977 | Acrylic paint | $44,733 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | Reentry, Série Spatiale (Hommage à Robert Mc Call), 1976 | Acrylic paint | $44,729 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 82 | $18,061 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $2,572 |
| Other | 29 | $1,784 |
| Prints | 65 | $392 |
| Photographs | 5 | $45 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $24,662 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 96 | $2,451 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $1,467 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 293 results from 29 houses · How we compute these figures
Erró is an Icelandic artist with 430 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,174. 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 Erró sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $22,628 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Erró record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Erró on OpeningBid →What is a Erró work worth?
Across 285 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erró work is $2,174.
The median Erró painting sells for $18,513 across 107 lots.
The median Erró print sells for $393 across 106 lots.
The median Erró work on paper sells for $2,572 across 31 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Erró prints typically sell for $269–$539 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Erró paintings typically sell for $8,496–$22,174 (the middle half of 51 sold 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 | 138 | $393†‡ | $36,192 | 76.8% | 2026-02-12 |
| Paintings | 151 | $18,513† | $214,064 | 70.9% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 42 | $2,572† | $9,095 | 73.8% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $2,082† | $2,082† | 33.3% | 2017-04-22 |
| Photography | 6 | $45 | $60 | 83.3% | 2021-11-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $54,858† | $214,064 | — | 2025-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Erró's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (138 lots) median $393 with 76.8% sell-through. Paintings (151 lots) median $18,513, record $214,064. A typical Erró painting sells for around 47× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $54,858.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $161–$881†‡ | $389†‡ | $2,614 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $269–$539†‡ | $392†‡ | $36,192 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $556–$1,568 | $965 | $2,174 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $4,389–$12,715 | $9,706 | $16,514 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $8,496–$22,174† | $13,496† | $60,834 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $21,020–$41,628† | $27,500† | $214,064 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,174–$4,639† | $2,799† | $5,815 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,800–$3,851† | $2,230† | $9,095 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $45–$60 | $45 | $60 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $214,064 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $180,917 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $36,192 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $9,151 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $9,095 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $6,292 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $2,082† |
| Photography | 2021 | $60 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Erró worth?
Across 285 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erró work is $2,174. The median Erró painting sells for $18,513 across 107 lots. The median Erró print sells for $393 across 106 lots. The median Erró work on paper sells for $2,572 across 31 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Erró prints typically sell for $269–$539 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Erró paintings typically sell for $8,496–$22,174 (the middle half of 51 sold 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 Erró painting?
Based on 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erró painting is $18,513. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Erró's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erró painting is $214,064.
What is the average price of a Erró print?
Based on 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erró print is $393. 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 Erró's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erró print is $36,192.
What is the average price of a Erró work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erró work on paper is $2,572. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Erró's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erró work on paper is $9,095.
What is the average price of a medium Erró print?
Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Erró print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $392, 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 the average price of a medium Erró painting?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Erró painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,496, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Erró's auction record?
Erró's auction record is $214,064, set in 2016.
See the full Erró record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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