Edgar Chahine (1874–1947)
What is Edgar Chahine’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 149 auction results for Edgar Chahine at 36 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $406 including buyer’s premium (middle half $248–$671, n=15). The auction record is $11,618 for La Rue de Passy (2018, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Rue de Passy, 1944 | Gouache sur carton | $11,618 | Ader | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | Les Azalées, 1933 | Pastel et gouache sur panneau | $3,195 | Ader | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | Île de Bréhat | Pastel and charcoal | $2,291 | Tajan | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | Intellectuels arméniens au café, 1939 | Pointe sèche | $1,165 | Ader | May 2013 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Impressions d'Italie, 1907 | Etchings and drypoint | $3,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2010 |
| 2 | La Promenade, 1902 | Etching | $3,120 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2011 |
| 3 | La Promenade, 1874 | Engraving | $2,633 | Christie's | Nov 2008 |
| 4 | Le Promenoir, 1903 | Etching | $2,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | La belle Rita and Rita contre-jour, 1903-1905 | Drypoint | $1,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2003 |
| 6 | La belle Rita and Rita contre-jour, 1903-1905 | Drypoint | $1,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2003 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 49 | $464 |
| Other | 50 | $294 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $517 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 83 | $382 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 149 results from 36 houses · How we compute these figures
Edgar Chahine is a French artist with 225 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $347. 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 Edgar Chahine is recorded as sold in 2026 for $600; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Chahine work is $347.
The median Edgar Chahine print sells for $347 across 115 lots.
The median Edgar Chahine work on paper sells for $613 across 15 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Edgar Chahine prints typically sell for $222–$587 (the middle half of 92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 148 | $347†‡ | $3,120 | 77.7% | 2026-07-22 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $613† | $11,618 | 78.9% | 2022-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $3,158‡ | $11,618 | — | 2026-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 92 | $222–$587†‡ | $318†‡ | $2,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $262–$517†‡ | $402†‡ | $3,120 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $347–$657† | $582† | $829† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $829–$3,195† | $2,291† | $11,618 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $11,618 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,195 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $3,120 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $2,633 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edgar Chahine worth?
Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Chahine work is $347. The median Edgar Chahine print sells for $347 across 115 lots. The median Edgar Chahine work on paper sells for $613 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edgar Chahine prints typically sell for $222–$587 (the middle half of 92 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 Edgar Chahine print?
Based on 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edgar Chahine print is $347. 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 Edgar Chahine's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edgar Chahine print is $3,120.
What is the average price of a Edgar Chahine work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edgar Chahine work on paper is $613. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Edgar Chahine's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edgar Chahine work on paper is $11,618.
What is the average price of a small Edgar Chahine print?
Based on 92 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edgar Chahine print (small (under 50 cm)) is $318, 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 the average price of a medium Edgar Chahine print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edgar Chahine print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $402, 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 Edgar Chahine's auction record?
Edgar Chahine's auction record is $11,618, set in 2018.
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