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# Ernst Zuppinger (1875–1948)

Ernst Zuppinger is a CH artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $470. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ernst Zuppinger sold in 2016 for a hammer price of $1,378 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernst Zuppinger work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Zuppinger work is $470.

The median Ernst Zuppinger painting sells for $470 across 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $470† | $1,641† | — | 2018-11-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $286–$581† | $510† | $700† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $254–$1,187† | $415† | $1,641† |

† 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 | 2011 | $1,641† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,616† |

† 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 Ernst Zuppinger worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernst Zuppinger work is $470. The median Ernst Zuppinger painting sells for $470 across 19 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ernst Zuppinger painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernst Zuppinger painting is $470. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ernst Zuppinger's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernst Zuppinger painting is $1,641. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,641 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Ernst Zuppinger painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernst Zuppinger painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $415, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Ernst Zuppinger's auction record is $1,641, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,641 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ernst Zuppinger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/zuppinger-ernst (updated 2026-11-01).

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.