Ernest "Popeye" Reed (1919–1985)
Ernest "Popeye" Reed is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,058. 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 "Popeye" Reed sold in 2026 for $1,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ernest "Popeye" Reed on OpeningBid →What is a Ernest "Popeye" Reed work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest "Popeye" Reed work is $1,058.
The median Ernest "Popeye" Reed sculpture sells for $1,175 across 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $1,175†‡ | $3,900‡ | — | 2026-02-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $300–$1,270†‡ | $529†‡ | $1,875 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $3,900‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $2,160‡ |
‡ 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 "Popeye" Reed worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest "Popeye" Reed work is $1,058. The median Ernest "Popeye" Reed sculpture sells for $1,175 across 15 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 "Popeye" Reed sculpture?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest "Popeye" Reed sculpture is $1,175. 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 "Popeye" Reed's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest "Popeye" Reed sculpture is $3,900. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Ernest "Popeye" Reed's auction record?
Ernest "Popeye" Reed's auction record is $3,900, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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