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# Ernest Leonard Blumenschein (1874–1960)

Ernest Leonard Blumenschein is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,700. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ernest Leonard Blumenschein sold in 2024 for $2,460, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernest Leonard Blumenschein work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Leonard Blumenschein work is $1,700.

The median Ernest Leonard Blumenschein painting sells for $6,985 across 5 lots.

The median Ernest Leonard Blumenschein work on paper sells for $1,250 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $6,985 | $12,000 | 83.3% | 2023-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,250† | $1,700† | 60% | 2022-07-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $12,000 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $9,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,700† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,250 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Leonard Blumenschein worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Leonard Blumenschein work is $1,700. The median Ernest Leonard Blumenschein painting sells for $6,985 across 5 lots. The median Ernest Leonard Blumenschein work on paper sells for $1,250 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ernest Leonard Blumenschein's auction record?

Ernest Leonard Blumenschein's auction record is $12,000, set in 2013.

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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.