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# Edgar Whitney (1891–1987)

Edgar Whitney is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $70. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Edgar Whitney sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $70 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edgar Whitney work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Whitney work is $70.

The median Edgar Whitney work on paper sells for $70 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $70† | $250† | 75% | 2021-09-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $250† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $70† |

† 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 Whitney worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Whitney work is $70. The median Edgar Whitney work on paper sells for $70 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Edgar Whitney's auction record is $250, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $250 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Edgar Whitney auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edgar-whitney (updated 2026-11-01).

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.