> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernie-e-barnes · updated 2026-11-01

# Ernie E. Barnes (1938–2009)

Ernie E. Barnes is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $26,250.

A work by Ernie E. Barnes sold in 2020 for $68,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernie E. Barnes work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernie E. Barnes work is $26,250.

The median Ernie E. Barnes painting sells for $26,250 across 10 lots.

The median Ernie E. Barnes work on paper sells for $8,750 across 1 lots.

The median Ernie E. Barnes print sells for $57,500 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $57,500 | $57,500 | — | 2020-06-04 |
| Paintings | 11 | $26,250 | $68,750 | 90.9% | 2020-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $8,750 | $8,750 | — | 2015-04-02 |

Ernie E. Barnes's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $57,500. Paintings (11 lots) median $26,250, record $68,750.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $18,500–$41,250 | $26,250 | $68,750 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $68,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $57,500 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $55,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $8,750 |

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 Ernie E. Barnes worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernie E. Barnes work is $26,250. The median Ernie E. Barnes painting sells for $26,250 across 10 lots. The median Ernie E. Barnes work on paper sells for $8,750 across 1 lots. The median Ernie E. Barnes print sells for $57,500 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Ernie E. Barnes painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernie E. Barnes painting is $26,250.

### What is Ernie E. Barnes's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernie E. Barnes painting is $68,750.

### What is the average price of a medium Ernie E. Barnes painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernie E. Barnes painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $26,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ernie E. Barnes's auction record?

Ernie E. Barnes's auction record is $68,750, set in 2020.

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