Ernest Barrias (1841–1905)
Ernest Barrias is a French artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $12,761. 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 Ernest Barrias sold in 2025 for $21,593, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ernest Barrias on OpeningBid →What is a Ernest Barrias work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Barrias work is $12,761.
The median Ernest Barrias sculpture sells for $16,942 across 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 32 | $16,942†‡ | $122,500 | 75% | 2025-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $121,500 | $122,500 | — | 2011-12-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,841–$13,975‡ | $4,030‡ | $34,877 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $13,022–$32,500†‡ | $18,229†‡ | $122,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $122,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2000 | $121,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernest Barrias worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Barrias work is $12,761. The median Ernest Barrias sculpture sells for $16,942 across 24 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 Barrias sculpture?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Barrias sculpture is $16,942. 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 Ernest Barrias's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Barrias sculpture is $122,500.
What is the average price of a medium Ernest Barrias sculpture?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernest Barrias sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,229, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Ernest Barrias's auction record?
Ernest Barrias's auction record is $122,500, set in 2011.
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