Ernest William Watson (1884–1969)
Ernest William Watson is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $136. 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 William Watson sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest William Watson work is $136.
The median Ernest William Watson print sells for $136 across 8 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 | 12 | $136†‡ | $720 | 66.7% | 2025-02-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $110–$182†‡ | $110†‡ | $488 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $720 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $488 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernest William Watson worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest William Watson work is $136. The median Ernest William Watson print sells for $136 across 8 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 William Watson print?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest William Watson print is $136. 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 William Watson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest William Watson print is $720.
What is Ernest William Watson's auction record?
Ernest William Watson's auction record is $720, set in 2009.
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