> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernesto-briel · updated 2026-11-03

# Ernesto Briel (1943–1992)

Ernesto Briel is a Cuban-American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $15,120. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ernesto Briel sold in 2023 for $16,575, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernesto Briel work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernesto Briel work is $15,120.

The median Ernesto Briel work on paper sells for $15,120 across 11 lots.

The median Ernesto Briel painting sells for $15,120 across 1 lots.

The median Ernesto Briel photograph sells for $6,985 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $15,120 | $15,120 | 50% | 2008-11-05 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $15,120 | $25,200 | 91.7% | 2025-12-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $6,985 | $6,985 | — | 2022-08-18 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $11,520–$18,368 | $16,380 | $25,200 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $25,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $20,160 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $15,120 |
| Photography | 2022 | $6,985 |

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 Ernesto Briel worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernesto Briel work is $15,120. The median Ernesto Briel work on paper sells for $15,120 across 11 lots. The median Ernesto Briel painting sells for $15,120 across 1 lots. The median Ernesto Briel photograph sells for $6,985 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ernesto Briel work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernesto Briel work on paper is $15,120.

### What is Ernesto Briel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernesto Briel work on paper is $25,200.

### What is Ernesto Briel's auction record?

Ernesto Briel's auction record is $25,200, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.