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# Earl Cunningham (1893–1977)

Earl Cunningham is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $9,802.

A work by Earl Cunningham sold in 2020 for $16,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Earl Cunningham work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Earl Cunningham work is $9,802.

The median Earl Cunningham painting sells for $9,802 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $9,802 | $16,250 | 57.1% | 2020-01-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $16,250 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $13,413 |

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 Earl Cunningham worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Earl Cunningham work is $9,802. The median Earl Cunningham painting sells for $9,802 across 4 lots.

### What is Earl Cunningham's auction record?

Earl Cunningham's auction record is $16,250, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Earl Cunningham auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/earl-cunningham (updated 2026-11-01).

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.