Basil Ede (1931–2016)
What is Basil Ede’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Basil Ede at 10 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $691 including buyer’s premium (middle half $691–$691, n=7). The auction record is $7,170 for Cardinals (2011, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardinals, 1931 | Watercolor on paper | $7,170 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2011 |
| 2 | Red Crested Pochard, 1931 | Watercolor on paper | $6,572 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2011 |
| 3 | Short-Eared Owl, 1931 | Watercolor on paper | $5,975 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2011 |
| 4 | Barn Owl, 1931 | Watercolor on paper | $5,377 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2011 |
| 5 | Blackbirds, 1931 | Watercolor on paper | $5,377 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2011 |
| 6 | Chinese Ring-Necked Pheasant, 1931 | Watercolor on paper | $5,377 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2011 |
| 7 | Kirtland Warbler and Rufous-Sided Towhee, 1931 | Watercolor on paper | $3,883 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2011 |
| 8 | Skylark and Bluethroat, 1931 | Watercolor on paper | $3,883 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2011 |
| 9 | Redstart and Bull Finch, 1931 | Watercolor on paper | $2,987 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2011 |
| 10 | A barn swallow and young at a nest, 1931 | Watercolour | $2,638 | Sworders | Jun 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 24 | $1,582 |
| Paintings | 5 | $989 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $5,377 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $948 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Basil Ede is a British (modern) artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $907. 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 Basil Ede sold in 2024 for $1,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Basil Ede on OpeningBid →What is a Basil Ede work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basil Ede work is $907.
The median Basil Ede work on paper sells for $989 across 35 lots.
The median Basil Ede painting sells for $799 across 7 lots.
The median Basil Ede print sells for $735 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Basil Ede work on papers typically sell for $691–$1,762 (the middle half of 29 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 | 1 | $735 | $735 | — | 2007-12-01 |
| Paintings | 7 | $799†‡ | $1,402 | — | 2025-02-06 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $989†‡ | $7,170 | 94.6% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,572 | $7,170 | — | 2011-02-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Basil Ede's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $735. Paintings (7 lots) median $799, record $1,402. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $6,572.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $691–$942†‡ | $745†‡ | $1,402 |
† 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) | 29 | $691–$1,762†‡ | $873†‡ | $3,883 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $5,377–$6,423 | $5,676 | $7,170 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $7,170 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $6,572 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,402 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,170 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $735 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Basil Ede worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basil Ede work is $907. The median Basil Ede work on paper sells for $989 across 35 lots. The median Basil Ede painting sells for $799 across 7 lots. The median Basil Ede print sells for $735 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Basil Ede work on papers typically sell for $691–$1,762 (the middle half of 29 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 Basil Ede work on paper?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Basil Ede work on paper is $989. 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 Basil Ede's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Basil Ede work on paper is $7,170.
What is the average price of a small Basil Ede work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Basil Ede work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $873, 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 Basil Ede's auction record?
Basil Ede's auction record is $7,170, set in 2011.
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