Ernie Barnes is an American artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $152,400.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $2,759 | $17,884 | 69.2% | 2025-11-25 |
| Paintings | 68 | $317,500 | $15.3M | 92.6% | 2026-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $46,020 | $76,200 | 85.7% | 2025-09-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 55 | $396,664 | $15.3M | — | 2026-02-28 |
Ernie Barnes's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $2,759 with 69.2% sell-through. Paintings (68 lots) median $317,500, record $15,275,000. A typical Ernie Barnes painting sells for around 115× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 55 lots) the median is $396,664.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today a Waitress | 2026-02-28 | Phillips | $105,651 |
| Dressing Room | 2026-02-28 | Phillips | $42,260 |
| Country Ride | 2026-01-28 | Rago | $76,200 |
| Destination Unknown, 1979 | 2025-11-25 | Bonhams | $2,513 |
| (1938-2009) Southside Pool Hall 30 x 40 in (76.2 x 101.6 cm) (Painted in 1971) | 2025-11-20 | Bonhams | $233,154 |
Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernie Barnes painting is $317,500.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernie Barnes painting is $15,275,000.
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernie Barnes print is $2,759.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernie Barnes print is $17,884.
Ernie Barnes's auction record is $15,275,000, set on 2022-05-12.