> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ed-templeton · updated 2026-11-03

# Ed Templeton (b. 1972)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Ed Templeton at 11 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,207 including buyer’s premium (middle half $191–$2,048, n=5). The auction record is $14,404 for Untitled (c-print, ink and watercolour on paper, 19 parts) (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (c-print, ink and watercolour on paper, 19 parts), 2004 | C-print, ink on c-print and ink and watercolour on paper, in artist's frames in 19 parts | $14,404 | Phillips | Feb 2014 |
| 2 | Teenage Smokers, 1972 | Photographs | $9,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2008 |
| 3 | Suburban Scene (Skating to the Beach), 2022 | Acrylic paint | $6,930 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | Teen Smoker, 1999 | C-print | $5,209 | Artcurial | Oct 2019 |
| 5 | Insecurity, 1999 | Acrylic | $4,341 | Artcurial | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | Jump Off A Bridge, 2001 | C-print | $4,051 | Artcurial | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Shelley, 1999 | Acrylic | $3,762 | Artcurial | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | Al and Christian With Girl Sydney, 1995 | Mixed media | $3,473 | Artcurial | Oct 2019 |
| 9 | Deanna on Bed, 1998 | Mixed media | $2,894 | Artcurial | Oct 2019 |
| 10 | Untitled (Margaret Kilgallen), 2002 | Mixed media | $2,894 | Artcurial | Oct 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 19 | $1,447 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,207 |
| Photographs | 11 | $624 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $3,907 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $771 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ed Templeton is an undetermined artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,440.

A work by Ed Templeton sold in 2026 for $2,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ed Templeton work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed Templeton work is $1,440.

The median Ed Templeton photograph sells for $804 across 21 lots.

The median Ed Templeton painting sells for $3,762 across 5 lots.

The median Ed Templeton work on paper sells for $879 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $190 | $190 | 25% | 2023-06-28 |
| Paintings | 5 | $3,762 | $6,930 | — | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $879 | $2,048 | — | 2026-07-22 |
| Photography | 24 | $804 | $14,404 | 87.5% | 2025-06-27 |

Ed Templeton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $190 with 25% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $3,762, record $6,930. A typical Ed Templeton painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $477–$1,447 | $681 | $9,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2014 | $14,404 |
| Photography | 2008 | $9,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $6,930 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $4,341 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,048 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,207 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $190 |

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 Templeton worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed Templeton work is $1,440. The median Ed Templeton photograph sells for $804 across 21 lots. The median Ed Templeton painting sells for $3,762 across 5 lots. The median Ed Templeton work on paper sells for $879 across 4 lots.

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

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ed Templeton photograph is $804.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ed Templeton photograph is $14,404.

### What is the average price of a small Ed Templeton photograph?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ed Templeton photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $681, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Ed Templeton's auction record is $14,404, set in 2014.

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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 Templeton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ed-templeton (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.