Edward Donovan (1768–1837)
Edward Donovan is an English artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $751. 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 Donovan sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,075 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edward Donovan on OpeningBid →What is a Edward Donovan work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Donovan work is $751.
The median Edward Donovan print sells for $425 across 4 lots.
The median Edward Donovan work on paper sells for $7,167 across 2 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 | 7 | $425†‡ | $550† | 57.1% | 2023-02-23 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $7,167 | $7,517 | 66.7% | 2022-11-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $7,517 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,817 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $550† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $425† |
† 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 Donovan worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Donovan work is $751. The median Edward Donovan print sells for $425 across 4 lots. The median Edward Donovan work on paper sells for $7,167 across 2 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 Edward Donovan's auction record?
Edward Donovan's auction record is $7,517, set in 2022.
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