> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/e-e-cummings · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

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

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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