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# Ethelbert White (1891–1972)

## What is Ethelbert White’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 223 auction results for Ethelbert White at 17 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $418 including buyer’s premium (middle half $279–$958, n=133). The auction record is $22,612 for a scene from the ballet russes (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a scene from the ballet russes | Oil on board | $22,612 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 2 | The Village Store, 1891 | Oil paint | $11,256 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 3 | The Pond, Warwick, 1891 | Oil paint | $7,668 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | London gardens, 1891 | Oil paint | $6,950 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 5 | Farmworkers and villagers in front of a church, 1891 | Oil on canvas | $6,622 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Farmworkers and villagers in front of a church | Oil on canvas | $6,622 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | The Hunt, 1891 | Oil paint | $5,962 | Christie's | Mar 2005 |
| 8 | Figures by a Wooded Pool, 1891 | Oil paint | $5,125 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | LITTLE BARN SOMMERSET, 1919 | Oil on canvas | $4,910 | Sworders | Jan 2013 |
| 10 | Wooded landscape, 1891 | Painting | $4,708 | Bonhams | Mar 2015 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 78 | $1,705 |
| Other | 19 | $654 |
| Works on paper | 44 | $523 |
| Prints | 52 | $310 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 78 | $1,543 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 104 | $344 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 223 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ethelbert White is a British (modern) artist with 261 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $644. 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 Ethelbert White sold in 2026 for $735, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ethelbert White work worth?

Across 215 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ethelbert White work is $644.

The median Ethelbert White painting sells for $1,351 across 87 lots.

The median Ethelbert White work on paper sells for $523 across 60 lots.

The median Ethelbert White print sells for $311 across 59 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ethelbert White paintings typically sell for $1,011–$3,298 (the middle half of 63 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ethelbert White prints typically sell for $206–$423 (the middle half of 55 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 | 70 | $311‡ | $1,842‡ | 84.3% | 2026-07-28 |
| Paintings | 94 | $1,351†‡ | $11,256 | 92.6% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 72 | $523†‡ | $4,215 | 83.3% | 2026-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $6,292‡ | $22,612 | — | 2026-04-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Ethelbert White's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (70 lots) median $311 with 84.3% sell-through. Paintings (94 lots) median $1,351, record $11,256. A typical Ethelbert White painting sells for around 4.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $6,292.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 55 | $206–$423‡ | $310‡ | $1,842‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $351–$1,281† | $836† | $6,950 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $1,011–$3,298†‡ | $1,881†‡ | $11,256 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $337–$719†‡ | $482†‡ | $4,215 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $382–$958†‡ | $610†‡ | $1,743 |

† 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 | 2020 | $11,256 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $7,668 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $4,215 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,242 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,842‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,455 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Ethelbert White worth?

Across 215 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ethelbert White work is $644. The median Ethelbert White painting sells for $1,351 across 87 lots. The median Ethelbert White work on paper sells for $523 across 60 lots. The median Ethelbert White print sells for $311 across 59 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ethelbert White paintings typically sell for $1,011–$3,298 (the middle half of 63 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ethelbert White prints typically sell for $206–$423 (the middle half of 55 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 Ethelbert White painting?

Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ethelbert White painting is $1,351. 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 Ethelbert White's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ethelbert White painting is $11,256.

### What is the average price of a Ethelbert White work on paper?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ethelbert White work on paper is $523. 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 Ethelbert White's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ethelbert White work on paper is $4,215.

### What is the average price of a Ethelbert White print?

Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ethelbert White print is $311. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ethelbert White's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ethelbert White print is $1,842. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Ethelbert White painting?

Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ethelbert White painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,881, 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 the average price of a small Ethelbert White print?

Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ethelbert White print (small (under 50 cm)) is $310, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ethelbert White's auction record?

Ethelbert White's auction record is $22,612, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ethelbert White auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ethelbert-white (updated 2026-11-02).

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.