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# Ernest Walbourn (1872–1927)

Ernest Walbourn is a British (modern) artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,342. 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 Walbourn sold in 2022 for $1,844, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernest Walbourn work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Walbourn work is $1,342.

The median Ernest Walbourn painting sells for $1,018 across 39 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ernest Walbourn paintings typically sell for $902–$2,266 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 53 | $1,018†‡ | $5,485 | 73.6% | 2024-07-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,485 | $9,752 | — | 2009-10-28 |

† 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) | 9 | $253–$496‡ | $361‡ | $648 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $902–$2,266†‡ | $1,500†‡ | $5,485 |

† 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 | 2009 | $5,485 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $4,994 |

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 Walbourn worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Walbourn work is $1,342. The median Ernest Walbourn painting sells for $1,018 across 39 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ernest Walbourn paintings typically sell for $902–$2,266 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 Walbourn painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Walbourn painting is $1,018. 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 Walbourn's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Walbourn painting is $5,485.

### What is the average price of a medium Ernest Walbourn painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernest Walbourn painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Walbourn's auction record?

Ernest Walbourn's auction record is $9,752, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ernest Walbourn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernest-walbourn (updated 2026-11-01).

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.