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# Ed van der Elsken (1925–1990)

Ed van der Elsken is a Dutch artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $170.

A work by Ed van der Elsken sold in 2022 for $640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ed van der Elsken work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed van der Elsken work is $170.

The median Ed van der Elsken photograph sells for $201 across 11 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 16 | $201 | $3,611 | 68.8% | 2022-12-06 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2013 | $3,611 |
| Photography | 2018 | $1,235 |

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 van der Elsken worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ed van der Elsken work is $170. The median Ed van der Elsken photograph sells for $201 across 11 lots.

### What is the average price of a Ed van der Elsken photograph?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ed van der Elsken photograph is $201.

### What is Ed van der Elsken's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ed van der Elsken photograph is $3,611.

### What is Ed van der Elsken's auction record?

Ed van der Elsken's auction record is $3,611, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ed van der Elsken auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ed-van-der-elsken (updated 2026-11-01).

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.