B. E. Minns (1864–1937)
What is B. E. Minns’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for B. E. Minns at 4 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $191 including buyer’s premium (middle half $149–$304, n=20). The auction record is $5,445 for Sydney Harbour (2015, Shapiro Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney Harbour, 1918 | Watercolour on paper | $5,445 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Apr 2015 |
| 2 | The Bathers, 1864 | Watercolour on paper | $5,341 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2021 |
| 3 | Manly From Mossman Heights, 1864 | Watercolour on paper | $1,531 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Dec 2018 |
| 4 | Untitled (An Afternoon Stroll), 1905 | Watercolour | $1,285 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2003 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1927 | Watercolour | $850 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2018 |
| 6 | Gum Trees and Bay View | Watercolour | $592 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2019 |
| 7 | Harbour Scene, 1932 | Watercolour | $576 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Country Pastoral, 1905 | Watercolour | $488 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 9 | David Unaipon, Warrawaldi Tribe S.A., 1925 | Watercolour | $437 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Harbour Scene, 1891 | Watercolour | $416 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 21 | $416 |
| Prints | 13 | $184 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $203 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
B. E. Minns is an Australia artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $416. 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 B. E. Minns sold in 2026 for $531, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full B. E. Minns record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View B. E. Minns on OpeningBid →What is a B. E. Minns work worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a B. E. Minns work is $416.
The median B. E. Minns work on paper sells for $493 across 62 lots.
The median B. E. Minns print sells for $160 across 17 lots.
The median B. E. Minns painting sells for $705 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) B. E. Minns work on papers typically sell for $221–$792 (the middle half of 54 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 23 | $160† | $321† | 73.9% | 2026-07-15 |
| Paintings | 2 | $705† | $760† | — | 2022-02-24 |
| Works on Paper | 100 | $493†‡ | $11,812† | 62% | 2026-09-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $5,445† | $11,812† | — | 2021-05-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
B. E. Minns's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $160 with 73.9% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $705, record $760. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $760 (buyer's premium not included). A typical B. E. Minns painting sells for around 4.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $5,445.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $130–$192† | $160† | $321† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $221–$792† | $425† | $11,812† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $814–$1,815† | $1,660† | $2,788† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $11,812† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $10,807† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $760† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $650† |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $321† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $313 |
† 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 B. E. Minns worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a B. E. Minns work is $416. The median B. E. Minns work on paper sells for $493 across 62 lots. The median B. E. Minns print sells for $160 across 17 lots. The median B. E. Minns painting sells for $705 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) B. E. Minns work on papers typically sell for $221–$792 (the middle half of 54 sold 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 the average price of a B. E. Minns work on paper?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a B. E. Minns work on paper is $493. 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 B. E. Minns's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a B. E. Minns work on paper is $11,812. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,812 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a B. E. Minns print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a B. E. Minns print is $160. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is B. E. Minns's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a B. E. Minns print is $321. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $321 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small B. E. Minns work on paper?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small B. E. Minns work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $425, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small B. E. Minns print?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small B. E. Minns print (small (under 50 cm)) is $160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is B. E. Minns's auction record?
B. E. Minns's auction record is $11,812, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,812 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full B. E. Minns record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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