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# Inka Essenhigh (b. 1969)

## What is Inka Essenhigh’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Inka Essenhigh at 7 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $732 including buyer’s premium (middle half $433–$6,884, n=6). The auction record is $132,000 for The Adoration (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Adoration, 1999 | Painting | $132,000 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 2 | Daphne and Apollo | — | $103,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Shopping, 2005 | Painting | $84,100 | Phillips | Mar 2013 |
| 4 | Fall, 2007 | Inka Essenhigh | $75,600 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Hurricane Cindy | — | $72,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 6 | Ozone Hole, 1998 | Canvas | $65,725 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 7 | WWF | Oil on panel | $62,580 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 8 | Hurricane Cindy, 1998 | Painting | $50,400 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 9 | Spring Bar Scene, 2007 | Oil paint | $43,750 | Phillips | Sep 2018 |
| 10 | Bathroom, 2000 | Painting | $42,000 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $15,000 |
| Prints | 6 | $489 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $23,420 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $3,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $687 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Inka Essenhigh is an American artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $13,970.

A work by Inka Essenhigh sold in 2025 for $27,720, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Inka Essenhigh work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Inka Essenhigh work is $13,970.

The median Inka Essenhigh painting sells for $15,640 across 40 lots.

The median Inka Essenhigh print sells for $488 across 6 lots.

The median Inka Essenhigh work on paper sells for $9,600 across 3 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Inka Essenhigh paintings typically sell for $13,930–$42,875 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $488 | $1,397 | 85.7% | 2026-06-12 |
| Paintings | 47 | $15,640 | $160,210 | 85.1% | 2025-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $9,600 | $10,755 | 75% | 2020-07-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $132,000 | $160,210 | — | 2011-05-12 |

Inka Essenhigh's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $488 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (47 lots) median $15,640, record $160,210. A typical Inka Essenhigh painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $132,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,625–$7,050 | $3,750 | $75,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $13,930–$42,875 | $26,311 | $160,210 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $160,210 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $132,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $10,755 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $9,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,397 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $865 |

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 Inka Essenhigh worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Inka Essenhigh work is $13,970. The median Inka Essenhigh painting sells for $15,640 across 40 lots. The median Inka Essenhigh print sells for $488 across 6 lots. The median Inka Essenhigh work on paper sells for $9,600 across 3 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Inka Essenhigh paintings typically sell for $13,930–$42,875 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Inka Essenhigh painting?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Inka Essenhigh painting is $15,640.

### What is Inka Essenhigh's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Inka Essenhigh painting is $160,210.

### What is the average price of a large Inka Essenhigh painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Inka Essenhigh painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $26,311, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Inka Essenhigh's auction record?

Inka Essenhigh's auction record is $160,210, set in 2011.

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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, “Inka Essenhigh auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/inka-essenhigh (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.