Edgar Tolson (1904–2004)
Edgar Tolson is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $4,125. 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 Tolson sold in 2024 for $22,860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edgar Tolson on OpeningBid →What is a Edgar Tolson work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Tolson work is $4,125.
The median Edgar Tolson sculpture sells for $4,250 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $4,250†‡ | $22,860 | — | 2025-04-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,262–$6,325†‡ | $4,425†‡ | $22,860 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $22,860 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $6,900‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edgar Tolson worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Tolson work is $4,125. The median Edgar Tolson sculpture sells for $4,250 across 7 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 Edgar Tolson's auction record?
Edgar Tolson's auction record is $22,860, set in 2024.
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