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Edgar S. Paxson (1852–1919)

Edgar S. Paxson is an artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $15,470.

A work by Edgar S. Paxson sold in 2026 for $21,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Edgar S. Paxson work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar S. Paxson work is $15,470.

The median Edgar S. Paxson work on paper sells for $11,900 across 33 lots.

The median Edgar S. Paxson painting sells for $19,040 across 21 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Edgar S. Paxson work on papers typically sell for $7,200–$17,550 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Edgar S. Paxson paintings typically sell for $16,088–$55,025 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

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

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings21$19,040$163,800—2024-07-27
Works on Paper33$11,900$74,750—2026-07-25
Masterpieces (top of market)4$116,800$163,800—2022-07-23

Price by size

Paintings

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)20$16,088–$55,025$20,160$163,800

Works on Paper

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)33$7,200–$17,550$11,900$74,750

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2010$163,800
Paintings2020$107,100
Works on Paper2009$74,750
Works on Paper2011$52,650

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Edgar S. Paxson worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar S. Paxson work is $15,470. The median Edgar S. Paxson work on paper sells for $11,900 across 33 lots. The median Edgar S. Paxson painting sells for $19,040 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edgar S. Paxson work on papers typically sell for $7,200–$17,550 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Edgar S. Paxson paintings typically sell for $16,088–$55,025 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is the average price of a Edgar S. Paxson work on paper?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edgar S. Paxson work on paper is $11,900.

What is Edgar S. Paxson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edgar S. Paxson work on paper is $74,750.

What is the average price of a Edgar S. Paxson painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edgar S. Paxson painting is $19,040.

What is Edgar S. Paxson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edgar S. Paxson painting is $163,800.

What is the average price of a small Edgar S. Paxson work on paper?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edgar S. Paxson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

What is the average price of a small Edgar S. Paxson painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edgar S. Paxson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $20,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

What is Edgar S. Paxson's auction record?

Edgar S. Paxson's auction record is $163,800, set in 2010.

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