Ernest Quost (1844–1931)
Ernest Quost is a French artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $583. 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 Quost is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,082; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ernest Quost on OpeningBid →What is a Ernest Quost work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Quost work is $583.
The median Ernest Quost painting sells for $725 across 12 lots.
The median Ernest Quost work on paper sells for $298 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $725†‡ | $17,946 | 85.7% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $298† | $1,438 | — | 2023-11-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $471–$836†‡ | $506†‡ | $1,082‡ |
† 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 | 2021 | $17,946 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $10,982 |
| Works on Paper | 1991 | $1,438 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $458 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernest Quost worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Quost work is $583. The median Ernest Quost painting sells for $725 across 12 lots. The median Ernest Quost work on paper sells for $298 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 Quost painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Quost painting is $725. 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 Quost's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Quost painting is $17,946.
What is Ernest Quost's auction record?
Ernest Quost's auction record is $17,946, set in 2021.
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