Rita Ernst (b. 1956)
Rita Ernst is a CH artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,070. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Rita Ernst sold in 2024 for $2,116, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Rita Ernst on OpeningBid →What is a Rita Ernst work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rita Ernst work is $2,070.
The median Rita Ernst painting sells for $2,093 across 28 lots.
The median Rita Ernst print sells for $103 across 1 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 | $103† | $103† | — | 2023-11-29 |
| Paintings | 29 | $2,093† | $5,622† | 96.6% | 2026-06-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Rita Ernst's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $103. Paintings (29 lots) median $2,093, record $5,622. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,622 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Rita Ernst painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $363–$555† | $442† | $582 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,459–$3,077† | $2,133† | $5,622† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,493–$2,717† | $2,678† | $3,589† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $5,622† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,704† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $103† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Rita Ernst worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rita Ernst work is $2,070. The median Rita Ernst painting sells for $2,093 across 28 lots. The median Rita Ernst print sells for $103 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Rita Ernst painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rita Ernst painting is $2,093. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Rita Ernst's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rita Ernst painting is $5,622. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,622 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Rita Ernst painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rita Ernst painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,133, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Rita Ernst's auction record?
Rita Ernst's auction record is $5,622, set in 2010. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,622 (buyer's premium not included).
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