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# Edgar Payne (1883–1947)

## What is Edgar Payne’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 156 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 133 | $29,750 |
| Other | 11 | $19,040 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $3,750 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $27,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 108 | $26,100 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $18,300 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 156 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Edgar Payne is an American artist with 205 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $23,400. 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.

**4 Edgar Payne works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Edgar Payne work worth?

Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Payne work is $23,400.

The median Edgar Payne painting sells for $26,100 across 118 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 $12,966–$49,660 (the middle half of 26 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 | 148 | $26,100† | $484,000 | 79.7% | 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) | 29 | $168,750 | $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 (148 lots) median $26,100, record $484,000. A typical Edgar Payne painting sells for around 119× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 29 lots) the median is $168,750.

## 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) | 26 | $12,966–$49,660† | $20,270† | $363,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $11,250–$62,500 | $27,500 | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Edgar Payne worth?

Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Payne work is $23,400. The median Edgar Payne painting sells for $26,100 across 118 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 $12,966–$49,660 (the middle half of 26 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 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edgar Payne painting is $26,100. 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 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edgar Payne painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,270, 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Edgar Payne auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edgar-payne (updated 2026-11-03).

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.