> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erte · updated 2026-11-02

# Erte (1892–1990)

Erte is a French artist with 412 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $937. 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 Erte sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Erte work worth?

Across 304 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erte work is $937.

The median Erte print sells for $399 across 108 lots.

The median Erte work on paper sells for $1,681 across 63 lots.

The median Erte sculpture sells for $1,910 across 64 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Erte prints typically sell for $225–$550 (the middle half of 79 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Erte work on papers typically sell for $907–$2,523 (the middle half of 58 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 | 116 | $399†‡ | $4,873† | 93.1% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,700 | $2,901 | — | 2022-01-27 |
| Works on Paper | 70 | $1,681†‡ | $45,000 | 90% | 2026-05-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 68 | $1,910†‡ | $6,000† | 94.1% | 2026-09-10 |
| Photography | 4 | $77‡ | $1,116 | — | 2026-01-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $4,873†‡ | $45,000 | — | 2023-10-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Erte's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (116 lots) median $399 with 93.1% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,700, record $2,901. A typical Erte painting sells for around 6.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $4,873.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $296–$634† | $450† | $1,411 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 79 | $225–$550†‡ | $396†‡ | $1,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $200–$440† | $345† | $510 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $907–$2,523†‡ | $1,722†‡ | $45,000 |

† 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) | 44 | $1,175–$2,244†‡ | $1,845†‡ | $6,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,314–$2,450†‡ | $2,058†‡ | $4,500‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $45,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $6,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $6,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $4,873† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $4,500‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,901 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,800 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Erte worth?

Across 304 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erte work is $937. The median Erte print sells for $399 across 108 lots. The median Erte work on paper sells for $1,681 across 63 lots. The median Erte sculpture sells for $1,910 across 64 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Erte prints typically sell for $225–$550 (the middle half of 79 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Erte work on papers typically sell for $907–$2,523 (the middle half of 58 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 Erte print?

Based on 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erte print is $399. 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 Erte's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erte print is $4,873. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,873 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Erte work on paper?

Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erte work on paper is $1,681. 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 Erte's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erte work on paper is $45,000.

### What is the average price of a Erte sculpture?

Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erte sculpture is $1,910. 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 Erte's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erte sculpture is $6,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Erte print?

Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Erte print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $396, 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 small Erte work on paper?

Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Erte work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,722, 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 Erte's auction record?

Erte's auction record is $45,000, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Erte auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erte (updated 2026-11-02).

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.