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Ed McGowin (b. 1938)

Ed McGowin is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $160. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ed McGowin is recorded as sold in 2024 for $275; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Ed McGowin work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed McGowin work is $160.

The median Ed McGowin painting sells for $154 across 2 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings3$154†$18366.7%2026-09-10

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2017$183
Paintings2026$125†

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Ed McGowin worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed McGowin work is $160. The median Ed McGowin painting sells for $154 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

What is Ed McGowin's auction record?

Ed McGowin's auction record is $183, set in 2017.

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