Ernest Hemingway (1899–1961)
Ernest Hemingway is an artist with 169 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,000. 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 Hemingway sold in 2026 for $2,724, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Hemingway work is $1,000.
The median Ernest Hemingway work on paper sells for $5,540 across 28 lots.
The median Ernest Hemingway photograph sells for $1,250 across 13 lots.
The median Ernest Hemingway print sells for $285 across 3 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 | 5 | $285‡ | $2,280 | 60% | 2025-10-06 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $5,540 | $25,400 | 93.3% | 2023-12-08 |
| Photography | 14 | $1,250‡ | $7,250 | 92.9% | 2024-01-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $10,795 | $25,400 | — | 2023-12-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $8,414–$10,795 | $10,795 | $25,400 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $25,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $25,400 |
| Photography | 2014 | $7,250 |
| Photography | 2017 | $6,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,280 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $285‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernest Hemingway worth?
Across 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Hemingway work is $1,000. The median Ernest Hemingway work on paper sells for $5,540 across 28 lots. The median Ernest Hemingway photograph sells for $1,250 across 13 lots. The median Ernest Hemingway print sells for $285 across 3 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 Hemingway work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Hemingway work on paper is $5,540.
What is Ernest Hemingway's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Hemingway work on paper is $25,400.
What is the average price of a Ernest Hemingway photograph?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Hemingway photograph is $1,250. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ernest Hemingway's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Hemingway photograph is $7,250.
What is the average price of a small Ernest Hemingway work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernest Hemingway work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,795, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Ernest Hemingway's auction record?
Ernest Hemingway's auction record is $25,400, set in 2023.
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