Ernest Albert Waterlow (1850–1919)
Ernest Albert Waterlow is a British (modern) artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,249. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ernest Albert Waterlow sold in 2026 for $1,287, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
1 Ernest Albert Waterlow work is coming to auction (as of 2026-11-02). Follow Ernest Albert Waterlow free on OpeningBid for sale alerts.
See the full Ernest Albert Waterlow record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Ernest Albert Waterlow on OpeningBid →What is a Ernest Albert Waterlow work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Albert Waterlow work is $1,249.
The median Ernest Albert Waterlow painting sells for $1,503 across 11 lots.
The median Ernest Albert Waterlow work on paper sells for $860 across 6 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 | 15 | $1,503‡ | $30,039 | 73.3% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $860†‡ | $2,815 | 85.7% | 2024-12-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $503–$1,598‡ | $902‡ | $2,064‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $30,039 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $18,293 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2,815 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $1,249 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernest Albert Waterlow worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Albert Waterlow work is $1,249. The median Ernest Albert Waterlow painting sells for $1,503 across 11 lots. The median Ernest Albert Waterlow work on paper sells for $860 across 6 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 Ernest Albert Waterlow painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Albert Waterlow painting is $1,503. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ernest Albert Waterlow's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Albert Waterlow painting is $30,039.
What is Ernest Albert Waterlow's auction record?
Ernest Albert Waterlow's auction record is $30,039, set in 2017.
See the full Ernest Albert Waterlow record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Ernest Albert Waterlow on OpeningBid →