Edward Gorey (1925–2000)
Edward Gorey is an American artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $570. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Edward Gorey sold in 2026 for $21,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edward Gorey on OpeningBid →What is a Edward Gorey work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Gorey work is $570.
The median Edward Gorey print sells for $468 across 20 lots.
The median Edward Gorey work on paper sells for $6,375 across 10 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 | 21 | $468†‡ | $2,080 | 95.2% | 2026-01-30 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $6,375 | $21,590 | — | 2026-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $412–$1,139†‡ | $550†‡ | $2,080 |
† 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) | 10 | $4,675–$7,000 | $6,375 | $21,590 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $21,590 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $8,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,080 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,680 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Gorey worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Gorey work is $570. The median Edward Gorey print sells for $468 across 20 lots. The median Edward Gorey work on paper sells for $6,375 across 10 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 Gorey print?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Gorey print is $468. 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 Gorey's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Gorey print is $2,080.
What is the average price of a medium Edward Gorey print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Gorey print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $550, 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 Gorey work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Gorey work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Edward Gorey's auction record?
Edward Gorey's auction record is $21,590, set in 2026.
See the full Edward Gorey record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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