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

# 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.

**1 Ed van der Elsken work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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

## What is a Ed van der Elsken work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 van der Elsken auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ed-van-der-elsken (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.