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# Ernest Fiene (1894–1966)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 118 auction results for Ernest Fiene at 21 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,143 including buyer’s premium (middle half $937–$1,186, n=5). The auction record is $37,500 for Winter Day, Pittsburgh (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winter Day, Pittsburgh, 1935-36 | Oil paint | $37,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | East River Corner | Oil on canvas | $33,020 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | View from Brooklyn Bridge No. I, 1927 | Oil on canvas | $20,000 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 4 | Inspecting the Barrels | Oil on canvas | $17,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Oct 2019 |
| 5 | Cityscape, 1930 | Painting | $16,380 | Wright | Jun 2003 |
| 6 | Farmers in the Grading Room, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $15,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2022 |
| 7 | Nocturne, 34th Street | — | $15,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 8 | Excavation 5th Avenue and 49th Street, 1930 | Oil on canvas | $10,160 | Sotheby's | Jul 2023 |
| 9 | Winter Evening Fifth Avenue | Oil on canvas | $9,100 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 10 | Venice, I, 1932 | Oil on panel | $7,620 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $2,160 |
| Paintings | 37 | $2,125 |
| Prints | 32 | $800 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $2,297 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $943 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 118 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ernest Fiene is an American artist with 170 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,151. 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 Fiene sold in 2026 for $2,794, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Ernest Fiene work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Ernest Fiene work worth?

Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Fiene work is $1,151.

The median Ernest Fiene print sells for $529 across 45 lots.

The median Ernest Fiene painting sells for $1,875 across 45 lots.

The median Ernest Fiene work on paper sells for $252 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Ernest Fiene prints typically sell for $178–$1,187 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Ernest Fiene paintings typically sell for $1,300–$4,560 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 | 63 | $529‡ | $3,250 | 71.4% | 2026-09-24 |
| Paintings | 59 | $1,875‡ | $37,500 | 76.3% | 2026-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $252‡ | $2,500 | 68.8% | 2024-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $17,000 | $37,500 | — | 2023-10-04 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Ernest Fiene's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (63 lots) median $529 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (59 lots) median $1,875, record $37,500. A typical Ernest Fiene painting sells for around 3.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $17,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $178–$1,187‡ | $518‡ | $3,250 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $838–$1,642‡ | $1,400‡ | $7,620 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $1,300–$4,560‡ | $2,125‡ | $37,500 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $140–$975‡ | $200‡ | $2,500 |

‡ 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 | 2018 | $37,500 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $33,020 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $3,055 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $2,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,200‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Fiene worth?

Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Fiene work is $1,151. The median Ernest Fiene print sells for $529 across 45 lots. The median Ernest Fiene painting sells for $1,875 across 45 lots. The median Ernest Fiene work on paper sells for $252 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ernest Fiene prints typically sell for $178–$1,187 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ernest Fiene paintings typically sell for $1,300–$4,560 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 Fiene print?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Fiene print is $529. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Fiene print is $3,250.

### What is the average price of a Ernest Fiene painting?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Fiene painting is $1,875. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ernest Fiene's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Fiene painting is $37,500.

### What is the average price of a Ernest Fiene work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Fiene work on paper is $252. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ernest Fiene's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Fiene work on paper is $2,500.

### What is the average price of a small Ernest Fiene print?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernest Fiene print (small (under 50 cm)) is $518, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Ernest Fiene painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernest Fiene painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Ernest Fiene's auction record is $37,500, set in 2018.

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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, “Ernest Fiene auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernest-fiene (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.