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# Edgar Fernhout (1912–1974)

Edgar Fernhout is a Dutch artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $33,885. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Edgar Fernhout sold in 2022 for $41,119, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edgar Fernhout work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Fernhout work is $33,885.

The median Edgar Fernhout painting sells for $36,987 across 13 lots.

The median Edgar Fernhout work on paper sells for $1,274 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $36,987† | $137,408 | — | 2025-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,274† | $1,274† | — | 2023-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $126,203 | $137,408 | — | 2019-04-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $16,132–$105,266† | $39,053† | $137,408 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $137,408 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $126,203 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,274† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Fernhout worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Fernhout work is $33,885. The median Edgar Fernhout painting sells for $36,987 across 13 lots. The median Edgar Fernhout work on paper sells for $1,274 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Edgar Fernhout painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edgar Fernhout painting is $36,987. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Edgar Fernhout's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edgar Fernhout painting is $137,408.

### What is the average price of a medium Edgar Fernhout painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edgar Fernhout painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $39,053, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Edgar Fernhout's auction record?

Edgar Fernhout's auction record is $137,408, set in 2017.

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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.