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# Edward Gorey (1925–2000)

Edward Gorey is an American artist with 142 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $3,250. 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 Gorey sold in 2025 for $13,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward Gorey work worth?

Across 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Gorey work is $3,250.

The median Edward Gorey work on paper sells for $4,500 across 72 lots.

The median Edward Gorey print sells for $688 across 37 lots.

The median Edward Gorey photograph sells for $275 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Edward Gorey work on papers typically sell for $3,000–$8,125 (the middle half of 71 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 | 39 | $688‡ | $22,500 | 94.9% | 2024-02-22 |
| Works on Paper | 72 | $4,500† | $27,500 | — | 2025-06-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $275‡ | $275‡ | — | 2022-08-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $21,250 | $27,500 | — | 2022-12-15 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,062–$5,250 | $3,144 | $22,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $512–$874‡ | $593‡ | $1,625 |

‡ 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) | 71 | $3,000–$8,125† | $4,500† | $27,500 |

† 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 | 2021 | $27,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $22,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $21,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $21,250 |
| Photography | 2022 | $275‡ |

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

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 Gorey worth?

Across 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Gorey work is $3,250. The median Edward Gorey work on paper sells for $4,500 across 72 lots. The median Edward Gorey print sells for $688 across 37 lots. The median Edward Gorey photograph sells for $275 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edward Gorey work on papers typically sell for $3,000–$8,125 (the middle half of 71 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 Gorey work on paper?

Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Gorey work on paper is $4,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Gorey work on paper is $27,500.

### What is the average price of a Edward Gorey print?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Gorey print is $688. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Gorey print is $22,500.

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

Based on 71 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Gorey work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,500, 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 Gorey print?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Gorey print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,144, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Edward Gorey's auction record is $27,500, set in 2021.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Edward Gorey auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edward-gorey (updated 2026-11-02).

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.