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# Ernest Procter (1886–1935)

## What is Ernest Procter’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Ernest Procter at 10 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,244 including buyer’s premium (middle half $734–$12,396, n=7). The auction record is $116,193 for The Long Range Bombardment of Dunkirk (2022, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Long Range Bombardment of Dunkirk, circa 1918 | Signed, indisctinctly dated and inscribed 'FRANCE' (lower right), oil on canvas | $116,193 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | The Dancers, 1886 | Painting | $85,785 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | On the beach at Newlyn, 1886 | Oil paint | $67,062 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 4 | THE INNER HARBOUR, NEWLYN | <p>oil on canvas</p> | $20,587 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2026 |
| 5 | Bathers, 1886 | Oil on canvas | $14,676 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 6 | Girl on a Bridge, 1886 | Oil paint | $8,187 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| 7 | Home in Danger, 1886 | Painting | $7,607 | Bonhams | Jul 2022 |
| 8 | CARREFOUR CHARPENTIER, YSER, NOVEMBER 1917, 1917, 1917 | <p>signed in pencil (lower left), watercolour and bodycolour on brown paper </p> | $4,204 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2025 |
| 9 | Holne Bridge on the River Dart, 1886 | Painting | $3,047 | Bonhams | Mar 2019 |
| 10 | Ernest Procter (1886-1935) Ypres, the Moat from the Menin Gate; Ypres, Cloth Hall town from | — | $3,029 | Woolley and Wallis | Dec 2016 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $8,187 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $979 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $3,047 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,045 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ernest Procter is a British (modern) artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,499.

A work by Ernest Procter sold in 2026 for $20,587, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernest Procter work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Procter work is $1,499.

The median Ernest Procter painting sells for $7,607 across 13 lots.

The median Ernest Procter work on paper sells for $922 across 13 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $7,607 | $116,193 | 86.7% | 2026-05-01 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $922‡ | $4,204 | 92.9% | 2026-06-24 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,355–$67,062 | $8,187 | $116,193 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $193–$1,195‡ | $922‡ | $4,204 |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $116,193 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $85,785 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,204 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,499 |

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 Procter worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Procter work is $1,499. The median Ernest Procter painting sells for $7,607 across 13 lots. The median Ernest Procter work on paper sells for $922 across 13 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ernest Procter painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Procter painting is $7,607.

### What is Ernest Procter's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Procter painting is $116,193.

### What is the average price of a Ernest Procter work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Procter work on paper is $922. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ernest Procter's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Procter work on paper is $4,204.

### What is the average price of a small Ernest Procter work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ernest Procter work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $922, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Ernest Procter's auction record is $116,193, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ernest Procter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernest-procter (updated 2026-11-03).

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.
