> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ed-moses · updated 2026-11-02

# Ed Moses (1926–2018)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 199 auction results for Ed Moses at 14 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,334 including buyer’s premium (middle half $942–$10,478, n=39). The auction record is $100,000 for Untitled (powdered pigment, acrylic and resin on canvas) (2019, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (powdered pigment, acrylic and resin on canvas), 1971 | Graphite | $100,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | Lift, 1991 | Acrylic | $60,075 | Bonhams | May 2019 |
| 3 | Untitled (acrylic and asphaltum on canvas), 1987 | Acrylic paint | $56,700 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1926 | Painting | $50,000 | Bonhams | Apr 2013 |
| 5 | Edge No. 15, 1995 | Acrylic | $48,825 | Bonhams | May 2019 |
| 6 | Edge No. 16, 1995 | Acrylic paint | $47,500 | Christie's | Mar 2020 |
| 7 | Nambe #6, 1987 | Acrylic | $46,325 | Bonhams | Sep 2019 |
| 8 | Casso y Ries, 1990 | Oil on canvas, in an artist's frame | $40,640 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | W #2, 1973 | Acrylic | $40,640 | Sotheby's | Aug 2022 |
| 10 | Untitled Tarantulas (from Rebecca's Restaurant), 1990 | Metal panel | $37,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 103 | $14,025 |
| Other | 16 | $5,500 |
| Works on paper | 36 | $3,863 |
| Prints | 36 | $750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 88 | $16,788 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 68 | $2,681 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $1,700 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 199 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ed Moses is an American artist with 256 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $6,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ed Moses sold in 2026 for $20,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Ed Moses work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Ed Moses on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ed-moses?ref=kg:ed-moses) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Ed Moses work worth?

Across 198 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed Moses work is $6,250.

The median Ed Moses painting sells for $13,138 across 101 lots.

The median Ed Moses print sells for $750 across 38 lots.

The median Ed Moses work on paper sells for $3,900 across 37 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Ed Moses paintings typically sell for $11,070–$22,890 (the middle half of 76 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Ed Moses prints typically sell for $640–$1,500 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 | 44 | $750† | $8,750 | 86.4% | 2026-09-18 |
| Paintings | 117 | $13,138‡ | $60,075 | 86.3% | 2026-08-18 |
| Works on Paper | 42 | $3,900 | $100,000 | 88.1% | 2026-08-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $48,162 | $100,000 | — | 2024-03-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Ed Moses's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (44 lots) median $750 with 86.4% sell-through. Paintings (117 lots) median $13,138, record $60,075. A typical Ed Moses painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $48,162.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $330–$625 | $500 | $938 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $640–$1,500† | $1,134† | $8,750 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,521–$3,806 | $3,475 | $7,188 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $3,772–$7,134 | $4,582 | $12,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 76 | $11,070–$22,890‡ | $17,500‡ | $60,075 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,202–$4,281 | $3,698 | $22,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $2,500–$5,292 | $4,000 | $8,125 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $100,000 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $60,075 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $56,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $22,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $8,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,750 |

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 Moses worth?

Across 198 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed Moses work is $6,250. The median Ed Moses painting sells for $13,138 across 101 lots. The median Ed Moses print sells for $750 across 38 lots. The median Ed Moses work on paper sells for $3,900 across 37 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Ed Moses paintings typically sell for $11,070–$22,890 (the middle half of 76 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ed Moses prints typically sell for $640–$1,500 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 Moses painting?

Based on 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ed Moses painting is $13,138. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ed Moses painting is $60,075.

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

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ed Moses print is $750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ed Moses print is $8,750.

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

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ed Moses work on paper is $3,900.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ed Moses work on paper is $100,000.

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

Based on 76 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ed Moses painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $17,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ed Moses print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,134, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Ed Moses's auction record is $100,000, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ed Moses auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ed-moses (updated 2026-11-02).

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.