> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ed-clark · updated 2026-11-03

# Ed Clark (1926–2019)

## What is Ed Clark’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 89 auction results for Ed Clark at 9 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $51,600 including buyer’s premium (middle half $12,181–$106,250, n=13). The auction record is $1,071,000 for Vétheuil #1 (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vétheuil #1, 1967 | — | $1,071,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2022 |
| 2 | Blue Splash, 1967 | Acrylic on canvas | $882,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Made in Manhattan, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $746,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Green Top (Vétheuil), 1967 | Acrylic on canvas | $635,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled (Paris Series), 1998 | Acrylic paint | $495,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | Louisiana Beige, 1975 | Acrylic paint | $482,600 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled (Acrylic #1) from the series Louisiana, 1978 | Acrylic paint | $462,500 | Phillips | Mar 2020 |
| 8 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1995 | Acrylic paint | $390,600 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | New Orleans Series #5, 2012 | Acrylic paint | $387,350 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Gray Force, 1972 | Acrylic paint | $380,000 | Phillips | Sep 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $194,000 |
| Other | 6 | $61,625 |
| Works on paper | 28 | $41,750 |
| Prints | 14 | $6,875 |
| Photographs | 8 | $1,236 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $341,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 45 | $20,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,844 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 89 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ed Clark is an American artist with 112 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $41,750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ed Clark sold in 2026 for $76,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Ed Clark works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Ed Clark work worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed Clark work is $41,750.

The median Ed Clark painting sells for $176,400 across 30 lots.

The median Ed Clark print sells for $6,250 across 23 lots.

The median Ed Clark work on paper sells for $57,150 across 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 26 | $6,250† | $28,000 | 88.5% | 2025-11-13 |
| Paintings | 32 | $176,400† | $882,000 | 93.8% | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $57,150† | $341,000 | 91.7% | 2026-04-02 |
| Photography | 9 | $1,236 | $3,220 | 88.9% | 2025-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 29 | $215,900† | $1.1M | — | 2025-11-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Ed Clark's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $6,250 with 88.5% sell-through. Paintings (32 lots) median $176,400, record $882,000. A typical Ed Clark painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 29 lots) the median is $215,900.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $3,068–$9,219† | $6,375† | $28,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $39,900–$151,550† | $76,200† | $190,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $273,250–$488,800† | $387,350† | $882,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $20,000–$60,000 | $47,500 | $289,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $98,000–$206,925 | $143,125 | $341,000 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $602–$1,778 | $862 | $3,220 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $882,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $746,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $341,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $289,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $28,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $18,750 |
| Photography | 2000 | $3,220 |
| Photography | 1997 | $1,840 |

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 Ed Clark worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed Clark work is $41,750. The median Ed Clark painting sells for $176,400 across 30 lots. The median Ed Clark print sells for $6,250 across 23 lots. The median Ed Clark work on paper sells for $57,150 across 22 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ed Clark painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ed Clark painting is $176,400. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ed Clark's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ed Clark painting is $882,000.

### What is the average price of a Ed Clark print?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ed Clark print is $6,250. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ed Clark's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ed Clark print is $28,000.

### What is the average price of a Ed Clark work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ed Clark work on paper is $57,150. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ed Clark's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ed Clark work on paper is $341,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Ed Clark print?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ed Clark print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a large Ed Clark painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ed Clark painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $387,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ed Clark's auction record?

Ed Clark's auction record is $1,071,000, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ed Clark auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ed-clark (updated 2026-11-03).

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.