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# Ed Finnell (b. 1956)

Ed Finnell is an American artist with 125 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $211. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ed Finnell sold in 2023 for $632, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ed Finnell work worth?

Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed Finnell work is $211.

The median Ed Finnell photograph sells for $211 across 113 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ed Finnell photographs typically sell for $158–$433 (the middle half of 112 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 125 | $211‡ | $1,312 | 90.4% | 2025-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $1,055 | $1,312 | — | 2022-01-25 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 112 | $158–$433‡ | $211‡ | $1,312 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2022 | $1,312 |
| Photography | 2021 | $1,172 |

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 Finnell worth?

Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed Finnell work is $211. The median Ed Finnell photograph sells for $211 across 113 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ed Finnell photographs typically sell for $158–$433 (the middle half of 112 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ed Finnell photograph?

Based on 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ed Finnell photograph is $211. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ed Finnell's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ed Finnell photograph is $1,312.

### What is the average price of a medium Ed Finnell photograph?

Based on 112 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ed Finnell photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $211, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Ed Finnell's auction record is $1,312, 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 Finnell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ed-finnell (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.