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# Ernest J. Bellocq (1873–1949)

Ernest J. Bellocq is an American artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,334.

A work by Ernest J. Bellocq sold in 2026 for $3,192, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernest J. Bellocq work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest J. Bellocq work is $2,334.

The median Ernest J. Bellocq photograph sells for $2,390 across 29 lots.

The median Ernest J. Bellocq print sells for $4,584 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Ernest J. Bellocq photographs typically sell for $1,792–$3,525 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $4,584 | $5,975 | — | 2026-07-30 |
| Photography | 45 | $2,390 | $5,676 | 64.4% | 2025-10-10 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,792–$3,525 | $2,395 | $5,676 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $5,975 |
| Photography | 2010 | $5,676 |
| Photography | 2011 | $5,616 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,192 |

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 J. Bellocq worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest J. Bellocq work is $2,334. The median Ernest J. Bellocq photograph sells for $2,390 across 29 lots. The median Ernest J. Bellocq print sells for $4,584 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ernest J. Bellocq photographs typically sell for $1,792–$3,525 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Ernest J. Bellocq photograph?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest J. Bellocq photograph is $2,390.

### What is Ernest J. Bellocq's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest J. Bellocq photograph is $5,676.

### What is the average price of a small Ernest J. Bellocq photograph?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernest J. Bellocq photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,395, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ernest J. Bellocq's auction record?

Ernest J. Bellocq's auction record is $5,975, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.