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# Edward Borein (1872–1945)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 402 auction results for Edward Borein at 18 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,651 including buyer’s premium (middle half $952–$8,610, n=61). The auction record is $96,800 for Rounding Up a Stray (2025, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rounding Up a Stray, 1922 | Watercolor on paper | $96,800 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Swappin' Ends, 1916 | Gouache on paper | $93,600 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2012 |
| 3 | Warriors Return | Watercolor on paper | $90,750 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | An Old Time Vaquero, 1907 | Oil on paperboard | $84,700 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Trail Boss | Watercolor on paper | $83,300 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | Cowboy Roping | Watercolor on paper | $76,050 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2011 |
| 7 | Roping a Steer | Watercolor on paper | $67,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 8 | Los Rancheros Visitadores | Watercolor on paper | $52,650 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2012 |
| 9 | Point Rider | Watercolor on paper | $52,650 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2012 |
| 10 | After the Hunt | Gouache and pen & ink on paper en grisaille | $46,800 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $22,900 |
| Works on paper | 158 | $8,960 |
| Other | 10 | $2,155 |
| Prints | 176 | $1,342 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 336 | $2,745 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 402 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Edward Borein is an American artist with 314 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $4,480. 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 Borein sold in 2026 for $13,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Edward Borein works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Edward Borein work worth?

Across 275 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Borein work is $4,480.

The median Edward Borein print sells for $1,242 across 162 lots.

The median Edward Borein work on paper sells for $7,280 across 149 lots.

The median Edward Borein painting sells for $26,600 across 12 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Edward Borein prints typically sell for $802–$1,968 (the middle half of 151 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Edward Borein work on papers typically sell for $1,020–$17,550 (the middle half of 147 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 | 179 | $1,242† | $10,710 | 90.5% | 2026-07-25 |
| Paintings | 13 | $26,600 | $84,700 | 92.3% | 2025-07-26 |
| Works on Paper | 162 | $7,280† | $96,800 | 92% | 2026-07-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $44,625 | $96,800 | — | 2025-07-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Edward Borein's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (179 lots) median $1,242 with 90.5% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $26,600, record $84,700. A typical Edward Borein painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $44,625.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 151 | $802–$1,968† | $1,200† | $10,710 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $13,400–$36,562 | $30,800 | $84,700 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 147 | $1,020–$17,550† | $7,280† | $96,800 |

† 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 | 2025 | $96,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $93,600 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $84,700 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $44,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $10,710 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $7,500 |

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 Borein worth?

Across 275 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Borein work is $4,480. The median Edward Borein print sells for $1,242 across 162 lots. The median Edward Borein work on paper sells for $7,280 across 149 lots. The median Edward Borein painting sells for $26,600 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edward Borein prints typically sell for $802–$1,968 (the middle half of 151 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Edward Borein work on papers typically sell for $1,020–$17,550 (the middle half of 147 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 Borein print?

Based on 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Borein print is $1,242. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Edward Borein's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Borein print is $10,710.

### What is the average price of a Edward Borein work on paper?

Based on 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Borein work on paper is $7,280. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Edward Borein's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Borein work on paper is $96,800.

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

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Borein painting is $26,600.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Borein painting is $84,700.

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

Based on 151 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Borein print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Edward Borein work on paper?

Based on 147 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Borein work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Edward Borein's auction record is $96,800, 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.