Albert Ernest Bean Backus (b. 1906)
Albert Ernest Bean Backus is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $14,828. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Albert Ernest Bean Backus sold in 2025 for $19,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Albert Ernest Bean Backus on OpeningBid →What is a Albert Ernest Bean Backus work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Ernest Bean Backus work is $14,828.
The median Albert Ernest Bean Backus painting sells for $19,200 across 5 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $19,200†‡ | $30,000† | — | 2025-12-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $30,000† |
| Paintings | 2007 | $20,000† |
† 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 Ernest Bean Backus worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Ernest Bean Backus work is $14,828. The median Albert Ernest Bean Backus painting sells for $19,200 across 5 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Albert Ernest Bean Backus's auction record?
Albert Ernest Bean Backus's auction record is $30,000, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $30,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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