Erté (1892–1990)
Erté is a French artist with 1,012 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $779. 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 Erté is recorded as sold in 2026 for $938; 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 Erté on OpeningBid →What is a Erté work worth?
Across 524 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erté work is $779.
The median Erté print sells for $425 across 191 lots.
The median Erté work on paper sells for $938 across 178 lots.
The median Erté sculpture sells for $1,838 across 58 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Erté work on papers typically sell for $533–$1,375 (the middle half of 177 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Erté prints typically sell for $278–$700 (the middle half of 125 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 | 221 | $425†‡ | $13,750 | 86.4% | 2026-07-22 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,638 | $3,187 | — | 2025-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 205 | $938†‡ | $8,125 | 86.8% | 2026-10-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 64 | $1,838†‡ | $7,650 | 90.6% | 2026-07-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $6,000†‡ | $13,750 | — | 2026-03-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Erté's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (221 lots) median $425 with 86.4% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $1,638, record $3,187. A typical Erté painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 27 lots) the median is $6,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 55 | $250–$812†‡ | $407†‡ | $13,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 125 | $278–$700†‡ | $441†‡ | $10,000† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $375–$562†‡ | $425†‡ | $950† |
† 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) | 5 | $988–$1,638 | $1,638 | $3,187 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 177 | $533–$1,375†‡ | $938†‡ | $8,125 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $1,140–$2,375†‡ | $1,664†‡ | $7,650 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,902–$2,276†‡ | $2,040†‡ | $3,036 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $13,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $12,340 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $8,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $8,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $7,650 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $5,618‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,187 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,638 |
‡ 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 Erté worth?
Across 524 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erté work is $779. The median Erté print sells for $425 across 191 lots. The median Erté work on paper sells for $938 across 178 lots. The median Erté sculpture sells for $1,838 across 58 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Erté work on papers typically sell for $533–$1,375 (the middle half of 177 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Erté prints typically sell for $278–$700 (the middle half of 125 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 Erté print?
Based on 191 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erté print is $425. 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 Erté's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erté print is $13,750.
What is the average price of a Erté work on paper?
Based on 178 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erté work on paper is $938. 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 Erté's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erté work on paper is $8,125.
What is the average price of a Erté sculpture?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erté sculpture is $1,838. 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 Erté's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erté sculpture is $7,650.
What is the average price of a small Erté work on paper?
Based on 177 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Erté work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $938, 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 Erté print?
Based on 125 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Erté print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $441, 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 Erté's auction record?
Erté's auction record is $13,750, set in 2016.
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