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# Ernest Knee (1907–1982)

Ernest Knee is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $323.

A work by Ernest Knee sold in 2026 for $614, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernest Knee work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Knee work is $323.

The median Ernest Knee photograph sells for $323 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 6 | $323 | $960 | — | 2026-04-09 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $237–$614 | $409 | $960 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $960 |
| Photography | 2026 | $614 |

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 Knee worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Knee work is $323. The median Ernest Knee photograph sells for $323 across 6 lots.

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

Ernest Knee's auction record is $960, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ernest Knee auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernest-knee-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.