Albert E. Backus (1906–1990)
Albert E. Backus is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $31,400. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Albert E. Backus sold in 2021 for $37,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Albert E. Backus on OpeningBid →What is a Albert E. Backus work worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert E. Backus work is $31,400.
The median Albert E. Backus painting sells for $31,400 across 4 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 | 7 | $31,400† | $66,000† | 57.1% | 2021-10-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $66,000† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $37,800 |
† 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 Albert E. Backus worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert E. Backus work is $31,400. The median Albert E. Backus painting sells for $31,400 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Albert E. Backus's auction record?
Albert E. Backus's auction record is $66,000, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $66,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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