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# Ernest Crichlow (1914–2005)

## What is Ernest Crichlow’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Ernest Crichlow at 5 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,044 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,728–$4,636, n=6). The auction record is $26,400 for Dreams of the Big House (2011, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dreams of the Big House, 2005 | Oil and collage on canvas | $26,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2011 |
| 2 | One Way, 1967 | Oil on linen | $16,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2013 |
| 3 | Untitled (Pensive Girl), 2005 | Oil on masonite | $10,200 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2012 |
| 4 | Untitled (Figure Composition), 2005 | Oil on masonite board | $9,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2012 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young Worker, 1974 | Etching | $10,160 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Waiting, 2005 | Lithograph on cream wove paper | $8,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2007 |
| 3 | Cissy, 2005 | Lithograph | $8,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2008 |
| 4 | Lovers, 2005 | Lithograph on pale gray wove paper | $7,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2008 |
| 5 | Waiting, 2005 | Lithograph on cream wove paper | $6,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2019 |
| 6 | The Sisters, 1979 | Screenprint | $5,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2020 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $7,040 |
| Prints | 34 | $3,151 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $3,750 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $3,401 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ernest Crichlow is an American artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,380. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ernest Crichlow sold in 2026 for $5,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Ernest Crichlow works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ernest Crichlow work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Crichlow work is $3,380.

The median Ernest Crichlow print sells for $2,940 across 38 lots.

The median Ernest Crichlow painting sells for $8,125 across 9 lots.

The median Ernest Crichlow work on paper sells for $3,685 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 41 | $2,940† | $10,160 | 92.7% | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 10 | $8,125† | $26,400 | 90% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,685 | $4,250 | — | 2019-04-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $16,250 | $26,400 | — | 2013-10-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Ernest Crichlow's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (41 lots) median $2,940 with 92.7% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $8,125, record $26,400. A typical Ernest Crichlow painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $16,250.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,640–$5,280 | $3,750 | $8,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,960–$3,151† | $2,640† | $5,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $4,400–$9,600† | $8,125† | $16,250 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $26,400 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $16,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $10,160 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $8,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $4,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,120 |

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 Ernest Crichlow worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Crichlow work is $3,380. The median Ernest Crichlow print sells for $2,940 across 38 lots. The median Ernest Crichlow painting sells for $8,125 across 9 lots. The median Ernest Crichlow work on paper sells for $3,685 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ernest Crichlow print?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Crichlow print is $2,940. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ernest Crichlow's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Crichlow print is $10,160.

### What is the average price of a medium Ernest Crichlow print?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernest Crichlow print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,640, 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 Ernest Crichlow print?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernest Crichlow print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ernest Crichlow's auction record?

Ernest Crichlow's auction record is $26,400, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.