> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barnes-ernie · updated 2026-11-03

# Barnes, Ernie (1938–2009)

Barnes, Ernie is an artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $1,375. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Barnes, Ernie sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,600 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barnes, Ernie work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barnes, Ernie work is $1,375.

The median Barnes, Ernie print sells for $1,250 across 27 lots.

The median Barnes, Ernie work on paper sells for $3,000 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Barnes, Ernie prints typically sell for $1,000–$2,300 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 27 | $1,250† | $4,688† | — | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,000† | $3,000† | — | 2024-09-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,000† | $4,688† | — | 2025-04-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $1,000–$2,300† | $1,250† | $4,688† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,688† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,000† |

† 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 Barnes, Ernie worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barnes, Ernie work is $1,375. The median Barnes, Ernie print sells for $1,250 across 27 lots. The median Barnes, Ernie work on paper sells for $3,000 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Barnes, Ernie prints typically sell for $1,000–$2,300 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Barnes, Ernie print?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barnes, Ernie print is $1,250. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Barnes, Ernie's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Barnes, Ernie print is $4,688. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,688 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Barnes, Ernie print?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Barnes, Ernie print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Barnes, Ernie's auction record?

Barnes, Ernie's auction record is $4,688, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,688 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Barnes, Ernie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barnes-ernie (updated 2026-11-03).

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.