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# Edward Elgar (1857–1934)

Edward Elgar is an English artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,905. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Edward Elgar sold in 2014 for $8,306, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward Elgar work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Elgar work is $1,905.

The median Edward Elgar photograph sells for $1,368 across 7 lots.

The median Edward Elgar work on paper sells for $6,685 across 5 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 5 | $6,685‡ | $35,178 | — | 2025-05-21 |
| Photography | 7 | $1,368‡ | $8,895 | — | 2025-05-21 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $35,178 |
| Photography | 2014 | $8,895 |
| Photography | 2014 | $8,306 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $6,840 |

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 Elgar worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Elgar work is $1,905. The median Edward Elgar photograph sells for $1,368 across 7 lots. The median Edward Elgar work on paper sells for $6,685 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Edward Elgar's auction record is $35,178, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.