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

# KEMPTER, ERNST (1891–1958)

KEMPTER, ERNST is a CH artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $825. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by KEMPTER, ERNST sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $865 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a KEMPTER, ERNST work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KEMPTER, ERNST work is $825.

The median KEMPTER, ERNST painting sells for $825 across 7 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 9 | $825† | $1,033† | 77.8% | 2026-06-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,033† |
| Paintings | 2006 | $990† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 KEMPTER, ERNST worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KEMPTER, ERNST work is $825. The median KEMPTER, ERNST painting sells for $825 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is KEMPTER, ERNST's auction record?

KEMPTER, ERNST's auction record is $1,033, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,033 (buyer's premium not included).

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