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# Edward Bawden RA (1903–1989)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Edward Bawden RA at 3 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $720 including buyer’s premium (middle half $447–$2,323, n=24). The auction record is $9,616 for The Blue Tractor (2026, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Blue Tractor, 1962 | Linocut in colours | $9,616 | Sworders | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Brighton Pier, 1903 | Linocut in colours | $7,913 | Sworders | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | Project for Tapestry I - Aswan, 1903 | Watercolour over pencil heightened with whiteimage | $6,330 | Sworders | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Project for Tapestry IV, Philae, 1903 | Watercolour over pencil heightened with whiteimage | $5,539 | Sworders | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | Project for Tapestry VI - The Sphinx, 1903 | Watercolour over pencilimage | $5,539 | Sworders | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Lindsell Church, 1903 | Linocut in colours | $5,381 | Sworders | Oct 2023 |
| 7 | Project for Tapestry III - Abydos, 1903 | Watercolour over pencilimage | $4,748 | Sworders | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Saffron Walden Church, 1903 | Linocut in colours | $4,748 | Sworders | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | A view of the countryside near Kingston St Mary, Somerset, 1903 | Watercolour | $4,431 | Sworders | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | The cove, 1903 | Watercolour over pencil | $4,431 | Sworders | Oct 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 10 | $4,431 |
| Other | 16 | $2,409 |
| Prints | 10 | $456 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $2,688 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $482 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Edward Bawden RA is a British artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $1,720. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Edward Bawden RA sold in 2026 for $1,748, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward Bawden RA work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Bawden RA work is $1,720.

The median Edward Bawden RA print sells for $996 across 26 lots.

The median Edward Bawden RA work on paper sells for $4,589 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 26 | $996 | $9,616 | — | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $4,589 | $6,330 | 88.9% | 2026-10-07 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $315–$579 | $482 | $2,236 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,258–$3,011 | $1,748 | $9,616 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $3,979–$5,539 | $4,589 | $6,330 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $9,616 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $7,913 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,330 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,539 |

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 Bawden RA worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Bawden RA work is $1,720. The median Edward Bawden RA print sells for $996 across 26 lots. The median Edward Bawden RA work on paper sells for $4,589 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Edward Bawden RA print?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Bawden RA print is $996.

### What is Edward Bawden RA's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Bawden RA print is $9,616.

### What is the average price of a small Edward Bawden RA print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Bawden RA print (small (under 50 cm)) is $482, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Edward Bawden RA print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Bawden RA print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,748, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Edward Bawden RA's auction record?

Edward Bawden RA's auction record is $9,616, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.