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# Albert Ernest (Beanie) Backus (1906–1990)

Albert Ernest (Beanie) Backus is an American/Florida artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $11,430. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Albert Ernest (Beanie) Backus sold in 2019 for $20,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Albert Ernest (Beanie) Backus work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Ernest (Beanie) Backus work is $11,430.

The median Albert Ernest (Beanie) Backus painting sells for $13,250 across 2 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 | 2 | $13,250 | $20,000 | — | 2019-06-13 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $20,000 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $6,500 |

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 Albert Ernest (Beanie) Backus worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Ernest (Beanie) Backus work is $11,430. The median Albert Ernest (Beanie) Backus painting sells for $13,250 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Albert Ernest (Beanie) Backus's auction record?

Albert Ernest (Beanie) Backus's auction record is $20,000, set in 2019.

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

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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.