Ernest Laurent (b. 1200)
Ernest Laurent is an undetermined artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $870. 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 Laurent sold in 2026 for $2,836, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Laurent work is $870.
The median Ernest Laurent painting sells for $3,774 across 11 lots.
The median Ernest Laurent work on paper sells for $707 across 9 lots.
The median Ernest Laurent print sells for $302 across 4 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 | $302† | $2,200 | 80% | 2024-11-17 |
| Paintings | 13 | $3,774†‡ | $6,254 | 84.6% | 2020-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $707 | $1,271 | — | 2026-03-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $220‡ | $220‡ | — | 2023-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ernest Laurent's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $302 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $3,774, record $6,254. A typical Ernest Laurent painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $865–$4,152†‡ | $3,731†‡ | $4,604 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2020 | $6,254 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $5,463† |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $2,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,271 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $919 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $377 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $220‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Laurent worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Laurent work is $870. The median Ernest Laurent painting sells for $3,774 across 11 lots. The median Ernest Laurent work on paper sells for $707 across 9 lots. The median Ernest Laurent print sells for $302 across 4 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 Laurent painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Laurent painting is $3,774. 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 Ernest Laurent's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Laurent painting is $6,254.
What is Ernest Laurent's auction record?
Ernest Laurent's auction record is $6,254, set in 2020.
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