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# Otto Ernst (1884–1967)

Otto Ernst is a Swiss artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,625. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Otto Ernst sold in 2024 for $1,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Otto Ernst work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Ernst work is $1,625.

The median Otto Ernst print sells for $1,625 across 7 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $1,625‡ | $3,000 | 77.8% | 2024-10-10 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,360–$2,438‡ | $1,625‡ | $3,000 |

‡ 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 | 2024 | $3,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,750 |

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 Otto Ernst worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Ernst work is $1,625. The median Otto Ernst print sells for $1,625 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Otto Ernst's auction record?

Otto Ernst's auction record is $3,000, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.