e. e. cummings (1894–1962)
e. e. cummings is an American artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by e. e. cummings sold in 2026 for $1,430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a e. e. cummings work is $1,250.
The median e. e. cummings painting sells for $1,495 across 11 lots.
The median e. e. cummings work on paper sells for $2,640 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,495† | $6,000 | 78.6% | 2024-04-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,640 | $2,640 | — | 2009-11-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $575–$1,572 | $1,085 | $1,920 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $6,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,640 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,640 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a e. e. cummings worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a e. e. cummings work is $1,250. The median e. e. cummings painting sells for $1,495 across 11 lots. The median e. e. cummings work on paper sells for $2,640 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a e. e. cummings painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a e. e. cummings painting is $1,495. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is e. e. cummings's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a e. e. cummings painting is $6,000.
What is e. e. cummings's auction record?
e. e. cummings's auction record is $6,000, set in 2015.
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