Ed Mell (1942–2024)
What is Ed Mell’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 112 auction results for Ed Mell at 13 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,688–$20,570, n=11). The auction record is $87,500 for Jack Knife (2016, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Knife, 1942 | Painting | $87,500 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Shadowed Walls | Oil on canvas | $68,750 | Capsule Gallery Auction | May 2022 |
| 3 | Green Mountain | Oil on canvas | $43,750 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Mesa’s Flames, 2017 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $36,300 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Two Petunias, 1990 | Oil paint | $33,020 | Phillips | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | Coal Mine Canyon Walls, 2005 | Painting | $32,760 | Toomey & Co. | Jul 2023 |
| 7 | Sunset Vishnu Temple, 1942 | Painting | $32,500 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Night Storm, 1942 | Painting | $31,250 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1990 | Oil paint | $22,860 | Phillips | Sep 2023 |
| 10 | Scattered Showers, 2019 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $21,780 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $21,175 |
| Prints | 15 | $1,750 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $32,890 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $17,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $1,952 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 112 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Ed Mell is an American artist with 127 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $7,380. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ed Mell sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $20,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ed Mell on OpeningBid →What is a Ed Mell work worth?
Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed Mell work is $7,380.
The median Ed Mell painting sells for $23,430 across 34 lots.
The median Ed Mell print sells for $1,700 across 31 lots.
The median Ed Mell sculpture sells for $13,500 across 6 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
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 31 | $1,700† | $8,125† | — | 2026-10-17 |
| Paintings | 36 | $23,430† | $140,000† | 94.4% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $8,900† | $10,000† | — | 2026-10-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $13,500† | $30,000† | — | 2026-10-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $101,850† | $140,000† | — | 2026-10-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Ed Mell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (31 lots) median $1,700. Paintings (36 lots) median $23,430, record $140,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $140,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Ed Mell painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $101,850.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,312–$5,500† | $3,900† | $8,125† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,000–$2,625† | $1,536† | $7,995 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $15,368–$22,335† | $20,285† | $36,300 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $14,250–$43,125† | $18,940† | $140,000† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $32,565–$82,812† | $39,010† | $110,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $8,125–$23,000† | $13,500† | $30,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $140,000† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $110,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $30,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $25,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $10,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $8,125† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $7,995 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $7,800† |
† 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 Mell worth?
Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed Mell work is $7,380. The median Ed Mell painting sells for $23,430 across 34 lots. The median Ed Mell print sells for $1,700 across 31 lots. The median Ed Mell sculpture sells for $13,500 across 6 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 the average price of a Ed Mell painting?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ed Mell painting is $23,430. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ed Mell's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ed Mell painting is $140,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $140,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Ed Mell print?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ed Mell print is $1,700. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ed Mell's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ed Mell print is $8,125. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,125 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Ed Mell print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ed Mell print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,536, 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 medium Ed Mell painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ed Mell painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ed Mell's auction record?
Ed Mell's auction record is $140,000, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $140,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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