Edgar Payne (1883–1947)
What is Edgar Payne’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 154 auction results for Edgar Payne at 8 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $51,200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $15,545–$86,565, n=11). The auction record is $484,000 for Canyon de Chelly (2022, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canyon de Chelly | Oil on canvas | $484,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | Solitude's Enchantment, 1921 | Oil on canvas | $476,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2018 |
| 3 | View of the Glacier & Palisades | Oil on canvas | $402,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 4 | Land of the Navajo | Oil on canvas | $363,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 5 | The Topmost Sierra, circa 1921 | Oil on canvas | $332,750 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Edgar Payne (1883-1947 Los Angeles, CA) | Oil on canvas | $316,250 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2007 |
| 7 | Desert Sky | Oil on canvas | $302,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | Burning the Hogan, circa 1930s | Oil on canvas | $267,750 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2019 |
| 9 | Along the Trail | Oil on canvas | $242,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 10 | Navajo Country, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $222,300 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 131 | $29,750 |
| Other | 11 | $19,040 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $3,750 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 108 | $26,100 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $21,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $16,800 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 154 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Edgar Payne is an American artist with 203 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $23,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Edgar Payne sold in 2026 for $78,650, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 153 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Payne work is $23,000.
The median Edgar Payne painting sells for $25,438 across 116 lots.
The median Edgar Payne work on paper sells for $4,375 across 7 lots.
The median Edgar Payne print sells for $220 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Edgar Payne paintings typically sell for $15,360–$63,250 (the middle half of 85 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Edgar Payne paintings typically sell for $12,887–$48,640 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $220 | $247 | 75% | 1995-02-14 |
| Paintings | 146 | $25,438† | $484,000 | 79.5% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $4,375 | $9,150 | 87.5% | 2019-07-26 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 | — | 2023-04-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $173,625 | $484,000 | — | 2025-07-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Edgar Payne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $220 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (146 lots) median $25,438, record $484,000. A typical Edgar Payne painting sells for around 116× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 28 lots) the median is $173,625.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 85 | $15,360–$63,250 | $29,250 | $484,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $12,887–$48,640† | $19,800† | $363,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $10,375–$78,750 | $21,500 | $168,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,375–$7,971 | $5,742 | $9,150 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $484,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $363,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $9,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $8,050 |
| Photography | 2023 | $1,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $247 |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $220 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edgar Payne worth?
Across 153 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Payne work is $23,000. The median Edgar Payne painting sells for $25,438 across 116 lots. The median Edgar Payne work on paper sells for $4,375 across 7 lots. The median Edgar Payne print sells for $220 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edgar Payne paintings typically sell for $15,360–$63,250 (the middle half of 85 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Edgar Payne paintings typically sell for $12,887–$48,640 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Edgar Payne painting?
Based on 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edgar Payne painting is $25,438. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Edgar Payne's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edgar Payne painting is $484,000.
What is the average price of a small Edgar Payne painting?
Based on 85 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edgar Payne painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $29,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Edgar Payne painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edgar Payne painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Edgar Payne's auction record?
Edgar Payne's auction record is $484,000, set in 2022.
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