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# Ernest Race (1913–1964)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Ernest Race at 21 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $643 including buyer’s premium (middle half $488–$1,147, n=18). The auction record is $5,123 for NEPTUNE CHAIR (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEPTUNE CHAIR, 1953 | Chair | $5,123 | Christie's | Dec 2007 |
| 2 | Antelope Chair, 1913 | Painted steel, painted molded plywood | $5,080 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Folding 'Neptune' deck chair, 1953 | Brass | $4,776 | Bonhams | Apr 2023 |
| 4 | Folding 'Neptune' deck chair, designed for P. & O., Orient Line, circa 1953, 1953 | — | $4,776 | Bonhams | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | Cormorant, 1959 | Mahogany | $4,755 | Bonhams | Apr 2022 |
| 6 | Unicorn, 1913 | Ernest Race (1913-1964) | $3,733 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Neptune Chair | Plywood | $3,125 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 8 | 'BD1' cabinet, 1946 | Aluminium | $2,853 | Bonhams | Apr 2022 |
| 9 | 'BA' shelving unit, 1945 | Aluminium | $2,694 | Bonhams | Apr 2022 |
| 10 | Antilope, 1951 | Armchairs and bench | $2,226 | PIASA | Apr 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 52 | $1,080 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $2,168 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 40 | $991 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ernest Race is a British (modern) artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,026. 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 Race sold in 2026 for $3,733, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernest Race work worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Race work is $1,026.

The median Ernest Race sculpture sells for $1,250 across 11 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 | 11 | $1,250 | $2,853 | — | 2025-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,928 | $5,123 | — | 2026-03-04 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $711–$1,200 | $1,079 | $1,347 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $2,853 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $2,694 |

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 Race worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Race work is $1,026. The median Ernest Race sculpture sells for $1,250 across 11 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 Race sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Race sculpture is $1,250.

### What is Ernest Race's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Race sculpture is $2,853.

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

Ernest Race's auction record is $5,123, set in 2007.

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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 Race auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernest-race (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.