Ernest Edwin Abbott (1888–1973)
What is Ernest Edwin Abbott’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Ernest Edwin Abbott at 3 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $244 including buyer’s premium (middle half $145–$306, n=6). The auction record is $563 for The Nile above Absulann and Arab Encampment (2016, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Nile above Absulann and Arab Encampment, 1918 | Watercolours | $563 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2016 |
| 2 | A Nile Village, Market Morning | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $411 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Approaching Cairo, circa 1920 | Watercolour | $306 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Evening In Cairo, circa 1920 | Watercolour | $306 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Passenger Ship Travelling Through Rough Seas on a Moonlit Night | Watercolour | $215 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Bedouins | Gouache on paper | $97 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koala & Cub | Etching | $181 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Old Stock Route | Etching | $133 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Evening & Three Trees | Etchings | $99 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2024 |
| 4 | Captain Cook's Cottage & Farm Gums | Etching | $91 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $306 |
| Prints | 5 | $99 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $99 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Ernest Edwin Abbott is a British, Australian artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $119. 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 Edwin Abbott sold in 2026 for $133, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Edwin Abbott work is $119.
The median Ernest Edwin Abbott work on paper sells for $306 across 7 lots.
The median Ernest Edwin Abbott print sells for $90 across 9 lots.
The median Ernest Edwin Abbott painting sells for $306 across 1 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 | 11 | $90† | $181 | 81.8% | 2026-09-23 |
| Paintings | 1 | $306 | $306 | — | 2024-11-13 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $306† | $563 | 58.3% | 2025-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Ernest Edwin Abbott's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $90 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $306, record $306. A typical Ernest Edwin Abbott painting sells for around 3.4× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $62–$99† | $90† | $181 |
† 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 | 2016 | $563 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $448† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $306 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $181 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $133 |
† 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 Ernest Edwin Abbott worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Edwin Abbott work is $119. The median Ernest Edwin Abbott work on paper sells for $306 across 7 lots. The median Ernest Edwin Abbott print sells for $90 across 9 lots. The median Ernest Edwin Abbott painting sells for $306 across 1 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 Edwin Abbott work on paper?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Edwin Abbott work on paper is $306. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ernest Edwin Abbott's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Edwin Abbott work on paper is $563.
What is the average price of a Ernest Edwin Abbott print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Edwin Abbott print is $90. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ernest Edwin Abbott's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Edwin Abbott print is $181.
What is Ernest Edwin Abbott's auction record?
Ernest Edwin Abbott's auction record is $563, set in 2016.
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