> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edith-king · updated 2026-11-03

# Edith King (1871–1962)

## What is Edith King’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Edith King at 2 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $881 including buyer’s premium (middle half $632–$999, n=5). The auction record is $6,168 for Mangroves, South Coast (2009, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mangroves, South Coast | Watercolour over charcoal | $6,168 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2009 |
| 2 | Beach Aloes and Dunes (South Coast, Natal), 1952 | Watercolour | $2,112 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Spring Tree | Watercolour on paper | $1,864 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Trees along a Riverbank | Watercolour on paper laid down on backing board | $999 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | The Wheel/Plant and Plough | Watercolour on paper | $881 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| 6 | Buckie in the Garden I | Watercolour on paper | $632 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Agricultural Landscape with Cart | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $534 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Leonotis Leonorus (Lion's Ear) | Pencil and watercolour on paper | $259 | Strauss and Co | Dec 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $940 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $881 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Edith King is a South African artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $999. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Edith King sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,095 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edith King work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edith King work is $999.

The median Edith King work on paper sells for $999 across 23 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 | 23 | $999† | $6,168 | — | 2026-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $695–$1,071† | $940† | $1,864 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $6,168 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,112 |

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 Edith King worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edith King work is $999. The median Edith King work on paper sells for $999 across 23 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Edith King work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edith King work on paper is $999. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Edith King's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edith King work on paper is $6,168.

### What is Edith King's auction record?

Edith King's auction record is $6,168, set in 2009.

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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, “Edith King auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edith-king (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.