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# e.e. cummings (1894–1962)

e.e. cummings is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,150. 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 $2,244, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a e.e. cummings work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a e.e. cummings work is $1,150.

The median e.e. cummings painting sells for $1,220 across 5 lots.

The median e.e. cummings work on paper sells for $1,062 across 1 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 | 6 | $1,220 | $2,508 | 83.3% | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,062 | $1,062 | — | 2014-06-19 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,508 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,244 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,062 |

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 e.e. cummings worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a e.e. cummings work is $1,150. The median e.e. cummings painting sells for $1,220 across 5 lots. The median e.e. cummings work on paper sells for $1,062 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is e.e. cummings's auction record?

e.e. cummings's auction record is $6,559, set in 2022.

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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.