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# Edward Avedisian (1936–2007)

## What is Edward Avedisian’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Edward Avedisian at 11 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,560 including buyer’s premium (middle half $325–$6,065, n=11). The auction record is $22,860 for Untitled (acrylic on canvas) (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1965 | Acrylic paint | $22,860 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled (acrylic on marine plywood), 1973 | Acrylic on marine plywood | $12,160 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled No. 2, 1964 | Painting | $10,800 | Sotheby's | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | Sunkist on the West Side Highway, 1960 | Acrylic paint | $9,688 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1967 | Acrylic | $8,320 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1965 | Graphite | $5,938 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2018 |
| 7 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $3,810 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Front Street Form #2, 1962 | Liquitex on canvas | $2,816 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Hudson II, 1963 | Liquitex on canvas | $2,560 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on plywood), 1972 | Oil on plywood | $2,560 | Sotheby's | Oct 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $2,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $3,185 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,185 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Edward Avedisian is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Edward Avedisian sold in 2026 for $2,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Edward Avedisian work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Edward Avedisian work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Avedisian work is $2,000.

The median Edward Avedisian painting sells for $2,188 across 20 lots.

The median Edward Avedisian work on paper sells for $1,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $2,188 | $22,860 | 95.2% | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,600† | $5,938 | — | 2024-04-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,066–$2,468 | $1,185 | $2,816 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $325–$10,244 | $5,707 | $22,860 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $22,860 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $12,160 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,938 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,600† |

† 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 Edward Avedisian worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Avedisian work is $2,000. The median Edward Avedisian painting sells for $2,188 across 20 lots. The median Edward Avedisian work on paper sells for $1,600 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Edward Avedisian painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Avedisian painting is $2,188.

### What is Edward Avedisian's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Avedisian painting is $22,860.

### What is the average price of a large Edward Avedisian painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Edward Avedisian painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,707, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Edward Avedisian's auction record?

Edward Avedisian's auction record is $22,860, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.