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# Helen ERNST (1904–1948)

Helen ERNST is an artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $162.

A work by Helen ERNST sold in 2017 for $219, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Helen ERNST work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen ERNST work is $162.

The median Helen ERNST work on paper sells for $162 across 4 lots.

The median Helen ERNST painting sells for $235 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $235 | $365 | — | 2018-06-29 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $162 | $612 | — | 2018-06-29 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $612 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $365 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $219 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $105 |

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 Helen ERNST worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen ERNST work is $162. The median Helen ERNST work on paper sells for $162 across 4 lots. The median Helen ERNST painting sells for $235 across 2 lots.

### What is Helen ERNST's auction record?

Helen ERNST's auction record is $612, set in 2017.

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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, “Helen ERNST auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/helen-ernst (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.