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# 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.

**9 Edward Harrison Compton works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Edward Harrison Compton work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Edward Harrison Compton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edward-harrison-compton (updated 2026-11-03).

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.