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# Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849)

Edgar Allan Poe is an American artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $906. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Edgar Allan Poe sold in 2018 for $975, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edgar Allan Poe work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Allan Poe work is $906.

The median Edgar Allan Poe print sells for $250 across 11 lots.

The median Edgar Allan Poe photograph sells for $909 across 4 lots.

The median Edgar Allan Poe work on paper sells for $211 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $250‡ | $154,817 | 84.6% | 2023-12-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $211 | $211 | — | 2019-07-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $7,930 | $7,930 | — | 2009-12-15 |
| Photography | 4 | $909 | $2,000 | — | 2017-11-14 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $154,817 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $7,930 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $4,250 |
| Photography | 2017 | $2,000 |
| Photography | 2011 | $1,269 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $211 |

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 Allan Poe worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Allan Poe work is $906. The median Edgar Allan Poe print sells for $250 across 11 lots. The median Edgar Allan Poe photograph sells for $909 across 4 lots. The median Edgar Allan Poe work on paper sells for $211 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Edgar Allan Poe print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edgar Allan Poe print is $250. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Edgar Allan Poe's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edgar Allan Poe print is $154,817.

### What is Edgar Allan Poe's auction record?

Edgar Allan Poe's auction record is $154,817, set in 2015.

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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.