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# Ernest Lee Major (1864–1950)

Ernest Lee Major is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,819.

A work by Ernest Lee Major sold in 2005 for $3,819, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernest Lee Major work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Lee Major work is $3,819.

The median Ernest Lee Major painting sells for $3,819 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $3,819 | $37,950 | 60% | 2010-11-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $37,950 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $3,819 |

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 Lee Major worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Lee Major work is $3,819. The median Ernest Lee Major painting sells for $3,819 across 3 lots.

### What is Ernest Lee Major's auction record?

Ernest Lee Major's auction record is $37,950, set in 2001.

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