Edward Harrison Compton (1881–1960)
Edward Harrison Compton is a British (modern) artist with 422 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,504. 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 Harrison Compton sold in 2026 for $5,177, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 219 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Harrison Compton work is $2,504.
The median Edward Harrison Compton painting sells for $4,280 across 52 lots.
The median Edward Harrison Compton work on paper sells for $1,377 across 48 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Edward Harrison Compton work on papers typically sell for $679–$2,225 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Harrison Compton paintings typically sell for $3,504–$7,967 (the middle half of 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 79 | $4,280†‡ | $24,814 | 65.8% | 2026-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 78 | $1,377†‡ | $7,500‡ | 61.5% | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $17,222‡ | $31,186‡ | — | 2023-12-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $480–$1,452†‡ | $705†‡ | $8,455 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $3,504–$7,967†‡ | $4,458†‡ | $24,814 |
† 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) | 44 | $679–$2,225†‡ | $1,336†‡ | $7,500‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $24,814 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $21,156 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $7,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,636 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Harrison Compton worth?
Across 219 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Harrison Compton work is $2,504. The median Edward Harrison Compton painting sells for $4,280 across 52 lots. The median Edward Harrison Compton work on paper sells for $1,377 across 48 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edward Harrison Compton work on papers typically sell for $679–$2,225 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Harrison Compton paintings typically sell for $3,504–$7,967 (the middle half of 43 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 Harrison Compton painting?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Harrison Compton painting is $4,280. 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 Harrison Compton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Harrison Compton painting is $24,814.
What is the average price of a Edward Harrison Compton work on paper?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Harrison Compton work on paper is $1,377. 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 Harrison Compton's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Harrison Compton work on paper is $7,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Edward Harrison Compton work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Harrison Compton work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,336, 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 medium Edward Harrison Compton painting?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Harrison Compton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,458, 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 Edward Harrison Compton's auction record?
Edward Harrison Compton's auction record is $31,186, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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