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# Ernest Tonk (1889–1968)

Ernest Tonk is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,007. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ernest Tonk sold in 2017 for $1,062, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernest Tonk work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Tonk work is $1,007.

The median Ernest Tonk painting sells for $1,007 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 | 3 | $1,007† | $1,062 | — | 2024-04-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,062 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1,007 |

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 Tonk worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Tonk work is $1,007. The median Ernest Tonk painting sells for $1,007 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Ernest Tonk's auction record is $1,062, set in 2017.

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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 Tonk auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernest-tonk (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.