Ed van der Elsken (1925–1990)
Ed van der Elsken is a Dutch artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,304. 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 van der Elsken sold in 2025 for $8,226, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed van der Elsken work is $1,304.
The median Ed van der Elsken photograph sells for $1,280 across 35 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ed van der Elsken photographs typically sell for $1,071–$2,747 (the middle half of 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 37 | $1,280†‡ | $8,226 | 94.6% | 2026-07-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $1,071–$2,747†‡ | $1,413†‡ | $8,226 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2025 | $8,226 |
| Photography | 2023 | $6,723 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ed van der Elsken worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed van der Elsken work is $1,304. The median Ed van der Elsken photograph sells for $1,280 across 35 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ed van der Elsken photographs typically sell for $1,071–$2,747 (the middle half of 28 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 van der Elsken photograph?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ed van der Elsken photograph is $1,280. 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 van der Elsken's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ed van der Elsken photograph is $8,226.
What is the average price of a small Ed van der Elsken photograph?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ed van der Elsken photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,413, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 van der Elsken's auction record?
Ed van der Elsken's auction record is $8,226, set in 2025.
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