Edward Bawden (1903–1989)
Edward Bawden is a British artist with 183 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,051. 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 Edward Bawden sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,412 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edward Bawden on OpeningBid →What is a Edward Bawden work worth?
Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Bawden work is $1,051.
The median Edward Bawden print sells for $891 across 95 lots.
The median Edward Bawden work on paper sells for $2,767 across 28 lots.
The median Edward Bawden painting sells for $38,081 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Bawden prints typically sell for $442–$1,202 (the middle half of 54 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Edward Bawden prints typically sell for $384–$1,314 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 110 | $891†‡ | $9,572 | 86.4% | 2026-06-12 |
| Paintings | 2 | $38,081 | $67,882 | — | 2017-10-31 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $2,767†‡ | $16,976† | 90.3% | 2026-02-11 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,132† | $1,132† | — | 2019-05-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $12,453† | $67,882 | — | 2026-09-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Edward Bawden's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (110 lots) median $891 with 86.4% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $38,081, record $67,882. A typical Edward Bawden painting sells for around 43× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $12,453.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $384–$1,314†‡ | $598†‡ | $5,357 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $442–$1,202†‡ | $965†‡ | $6,540 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,047–$8,078 | $5,437 | $9,572 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $540–$3,394†‡ | $1,604†‡ | $5,791 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $5,219–$10,873† | $8,031† | $16,976† |
† 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 | 2006 | $67,882 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $16,976† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $13,758 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $9,572 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $8,279 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $8,078 |
| Photography | 2019 | $1,132† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Bawden worth?
Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Bawden work is $1,051. The median Edward Bawden print sells for $891 across 95 lots. The median Edward Bawden work on paper sells for $2,767 across 28 lots. The median Edward Bawden painting sells for $38,081 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Bawden prints typically sell for $442–$1,202 (the middle half of 54 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Edward Bawden prints typically sell for $384–$1,314 (the middle half of 26 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 Edward Bawden print?
Based on 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Bawden print is $891. 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 Edward Bawden's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Bawden print is $9,572.
What is the average price of a Edward Bawden work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Bawden work on paper is $2,767. 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 Edward Bawden's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Bawden work on paper is $16,976. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,976 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Edward Bawden print?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Bawden print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $965, 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 small Edward Bawden print?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Bawden print (small (under 50 cm)) is $598, 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 Edward Bawden's auction record?
Edward Bawden's auction record is $67,882, set in 2006.
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