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# Degas, Edgar (1834–1917)

## What is Degas, Edgar’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 323 auction results for Degas, Edgar at 64 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,460 including buyer’s premium (middle half $757–$32,473, n=19). The auction record is $7,285,689 for Enfants et poneys dans un parc (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enfants et poneys dans un parc, circa 1867 | Oil on canvas | $7,285,689 | Christie's | May 2026 |
| 2 | Quatre danseuses, circa 1905 | Pastel on paper laid down on board | $7,285,689 | Christie's | May 2026 |
| 3 | Femme en peignoir jaune se coiffant, circa 1894 | Pastel et fusain sur papier joints montés sur carton | $2,395,703 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Danseuse debout, circa 1885 | Pastel and charcoal on paper | $504,967 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 5 | Nu accroupi, late 1890s | Charcoal on paper | $243,819 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 6 | Danseuses au repos | Charcoal heightened with white chalk on buff paper laid down on board | $187,430 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 7 | DEUX DANSEUSES EN PROFIL, 1885 | Red chalk and pastel on card | $162,500 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 8 | Etude de nu | Charcoal on paper laid down on board | $156,769 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 9 | Cheval à l'abreuvoir, 1866 | Bronze with a brown patina | $150,085 | Christie's | Feb 2001 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marguerite de Gas, the Artist's Sister | Etching and drypoint, on oriental paper | $165,941 | Christie's | Sep 2013 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 27 | $35,612 |
| Sculpture | 16 | $7,770 |
| Prints | 128 | $2,450 |
| Other | 31 | $346 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $2,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 166 | $2,640 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 323 results from 64 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Degas, Edgar is a French artist with 430 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,400. 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 Degas, Edgar is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Degas, Edgar work worth?

Across 286 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Degas, Edgar work is $2,400.

The median Degas, Edgar print sells for $1,800 across 178 lots.

The median Degas, Edgar work on paper sells for $28,994 across 50 lots.

The median Degas, Edgar sculpture sells for $776 across 41 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Degas, Edgar prints typically sell for $1,250–$4,394 (the middle half of 129 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Degas, Edgar sculptures typically sell for $226–$9,325 (the middle half of 37 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 | 231 | $1,800†‡ | $165,941 | 77.1% | 2026-05-14 |
| Paintings | 13 | $56,708†‡ | $7.3M | 92.3% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 55 | $28,994†‡ | $7.3M | 90.9% | 2026-05-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 51 | $776†‡ | $575,754 | 80.4% | 2026-10-22 |
| Photography | 10 | $51†‡ | $2,515‡ | 90% | 2022-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $165,941‡ | $7.3M | — | 2026-05-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Degas, Edgar's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (231 lots) median $1,800 with 77.1% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $56,708, record $7,285,689. A typical Degas, Edgar painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 31 lots) the median is $165,941.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 129 | $1,250–$4,394†‡ | $2,250†‡ | $165,941 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $85–$1,485†‡ | $225†‡ | $137,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 8 | $95–$318,120†‡ | $117,254†‡ | $520,543 |

† 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) | 32 | $3,960–$75,812†‡ | $27,473†‡ | $504,967 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $27,999–$243,819‡ | $156,769‡ | $7.3M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $226–$9,325†‡ | $802†‡ | $575,754 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $51–$82†‡ | $51†‡ | $2,515‡ |

† 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 | 2026 | $7.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2.4M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2002 | $575,754 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $520,543 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $499,356 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $165,941 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $137,500 |

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 Degas, Edgar worth?

Across 286 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Degas, Edgar work is $2,400. The median Degas, Edgar print sells for $1,800 across 178 lots. The median Degas, Edgar work on paper sells for $28,994 across 50 lots. The median Degas, Edgar sculpture sells for $776 across 41 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Degas, Edgar prints typically sell for $1,250–$4,394 (the middle half of 129 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Degas, Edgar sculptures typically sell for $226–$9,325 (the middle half of 37 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 Degas, Edgar print?

Based on 178 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Degas, Edgar print is $1,800. 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 Degas, Edgar's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Degas, Edgar print is $165,941.

### What is the average price of a Degas, Edgar work on paper?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Degas, Edgar work on paper is $28,994. 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 Degas, Edgar's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Degas, Edgar work on paper is $7,285,689.

### What is the average price of a Degas, Edgar sculpture?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Degas, Edgar sculpture is $776. 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 Degas, Edgar's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Degas, Edgar sculpture is $575,754.

### What is the average price of a small Degas, Edgar print?

Based on 129 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Degas, Edgar print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,250, 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 Degas, Edgar sculpture?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Degas, Edgar sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $802, 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 Degas, Edgar's auction record?

Degas, Edgar's auction record is $7,285,689, set in 2026.

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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, “Degas, Edgar auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/degas-edgar-3 (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.