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# Ed Diffenderfer (1928–2023)

Ed Diffenderfer is an American artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $100.

A work by Ed Diffenderfer sold in 2024 for $100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ed Diffenderfer work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed Diffenderfer work is $100.

The median Ed Diffenderfer painting sells for $100 across 23 lots.

The median Ed Diffenderfer work on paper sells for $100 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $100 | $325 | — | 2024-12-21 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $100 | $150 | — | 2024-12-21 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $50–$94 | $62 | $100 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $75–$150 | $100 | $325 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $325 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $250 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $150 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $50 |

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 Diffenderfer worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed Diffenderfer work is $100. The median Ed Diffenderfer painting sells for $100 across 23 lots. The median Ed Diffenderfer work on paper sells for $100 across 2 lots.

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

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ed Diffenderfer painting is $100.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ed Diffenderfer painting is $325.

### What is the average price of a medium Ed Diffenderfer painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ed Diffenderfer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Ed Diffenderfer's auction record is $375, set in 2023.

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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, “Ed Diffenderfer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ed-diffenderfer (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.