Edmund Bristow (1787–1876)
Edmund Bristow is a British (modern) artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,168. 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 Edmund Bristow sold in 2026 for $4,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edmund Bristow work is $1,168.
The median Edmund Bristow painting sells for $1,431 across 52 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Edmund Bristow paintings typically sell for $469–$2,135 (the middle half of 39 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 57 | $1,431†‡ | $36,676 | 91.2% | 2026-05-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,820†‡ | $36,676 | — | 2014-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $469–$2,135†‡ | $927†‡ | $7,179 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,451–$4,880†‡ | $3,876†‡ | $6,461† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $36,676 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $7,179 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edmund Bristow worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edmund Bristow work is $1,168. The median Edmund Bristow painting sells for $1,431 across 52 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edmund Bristow paintings typically sell for $469–$2,135 (the middle half of 39 sold 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 the average price of a Edmund Bristow painting?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edmund Bristow painting is $1,431. 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 Edmund Bristow's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edmund Bristow painting is $36,676.
What is the average price of a small Edmund Bristow painting?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edmund Bristow painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $927, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a medium Edmund Bristow painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edmund Bristow painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,876, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Edmund Bristow's auction record?
Edmund Bristow's auction record is $36,676, set in 2012.
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