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# Edgar A. Payne (1883–1947)

Edgar A. Payne is an American artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $30,812.

A work by Edgar A. Payne sold in 2011 for $57,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edgar A. Payne work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar A. Payne work is $30,812.

The median Edgar A. Payne painting sells for $34,500 across 24 lots.

The median Edgar A. Payne work on paper sells for $1,380 across 1 lots.

The median Edgar A. Payne print sells for $1,440 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,440 | $1,440 | — | 2010-10-19 |
| Paintings | 29 | $34,500 | $97,750 | 82.8% | 2011-06-14 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,380 | $1,380 | 50% | 2010-02-16 |

Edgar A. Payne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,440. Paintings (29 lots) median $34,500, record $97,750. A typical Edgar A. Payne painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $9,775–$30,812 | $15,600 | $40,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $40,844–$59,625 | $50,000 | $97,750 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $97,750 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $69,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $1,440 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,380 |

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 Edgar A. Payne worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar A. Payne work is $30,812. The median Edgar A. Payne painting sells for $34,500 across 24 lots. The median Edgar A. Payne work on paper sells for $1,380 across 1 lots. The median Edgar A. Payne print sells for $1,440 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Edgar A. Payne painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edgar A. Payne painting is $34,500.

### What is Edgar A. Payne's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edgar A. Payne painting is $97,750.

### What is the average price of a medium Edgar A. Payne painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edgar A. Payne painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $50,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Edgar A. Payne painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edgar A. Payne painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $15,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Edgar A. Payne's auction record?

Edgar A. Payne's auction record is $97,750, set in 2007.

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

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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.