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

# Wolfgang Ernst (b. 1942)

Wolfgang Ernst is an Austrian artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,234. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wolfgang Ernst sold in 2026 for $4,776, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wolfgang Ernst work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wolfgang Ernst work is $1,234.

The median Wolfgang Ernst painting sells for $4,776 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $4,776 | $4,776 | 50% | 2026-09-17 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,776 |

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 Wolfgang Ernst worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wolfgang Ernst work is $1,234. The median Wolfgang Ernst painting sells for $4,776 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Wolfgang Ernst's auction record is $5,976, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Wolfgang Ernst auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wolfgang-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.