Eddie Arning (1898–1998)
What is Eddie Arning’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Eddie Arning at 10 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,265 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,016–$1,810, n=12). The auction record is $21,250 for ALLIGATOR, BLUE SKY (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALLIGATOR, BLUE SKY, 1964 | Acrylic paint | $21,250 | Sotheby's | Jul 2019 |
| 2 | Tricia Got Her Rose Garden, It Was the Only Thing to Do After the Mule Died, and Untitled (Crow with Yellow Background), 1975 | Charcoal sticks | $7,500 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |
| 3 | Untitled (crayon, oil pastel and graphite on paper), 1968 | Graphite | $6,930 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | VAN CAMP'S PORK AND BEANS, 1968 | Graphite | $6,930 | Christie's | Jan 2025 |
| 5 | Towne Got A Lot To Live, Pepsis Got A Lot To Give | Crayon and oil pastel on paper | $5,240 | Christie's | Jan 2004 |
| 6 | Untitled (crayon, oil pastel and graphite on paper), 1968 | Graphite | $4,410 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled (Two Men with Sled), 1969 | Graphite | $3,780 | Christie's | Jan 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled (Canadian Club), 1898 | Graphite | $3,750 | Christie's | Feb 2022 |
| 9 | Stretch Out on the Marlboro Spread, 1972 | Charcoal sticks | $3,585 | Christie's | Jan 2003 |
| 10 | It Was The Only Thing To Do After The Mule Died and Tricia Got Her Rose Garden, 1898 | Pastel | $3,290 | Christie's | Feb 2001 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 39 | $1,875 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 38 | $1,875 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Eddie Arning is an American artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,726. 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 Eddie Arning sold in 2026 for $2,286, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Eddie Arning on OpeningBid →What is a Eddie Arning work worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eddie Arning work is $1,726.
The median Eddie Arning work on paper sells for $1,651 across 52 lots.
The median Eddie Arning painting sells for $625 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Eddie Arning work on papers typically sell for $1,186–$2,638 (the middle half of 48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $625† | $625† | — | 2025-04-09 |
| Works on Paper | 55 | $1,651†‡ | $21,250 | 94.5% | 2026-02-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,215 | $21,250 | — | 2025-01-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $1,186–$2,638†‡ | $1,800†‡ | $21,250 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $21,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $7,500 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $625† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eddie Arning worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eddie Arning work is $1,726. The median Eddie Arning work on paper sells for $1,651 across 52 lots. The median Eddie Arning painting sells for $625 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Eddie Arning work on papers typically sell for $1,186–$2,638 (the middle half of 48 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 Eddie Arning work on paper?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eddie Arning work on paper is $1,651. 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 Eddie Arning's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eddie Arning work on paper is $21,250.
What is the average price of a medium Eddie Arning work on paper?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eddie Arning work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,800, 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 Eddie Arning's auction record?
Eddie Arning's auction record is $21,250, set in 2019.
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