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# Edward Hopper (1882–1967)

## What is Edward Hopper’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 284 auction results for Edward Hopper at 30 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $29,265 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,155–$62,548, n=24). The auction record is $91,875,000 for Chop Suey (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chop Suey, 1929 | Oil paint | $91,875,000 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | East Wind Over Weehawken, 1934 | Oil paint | $40,485,000 | Christie's | Dec 2013 |
| 3 | Blackwell's Island, 1928 | Oil paint | $19,163,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 4 | Chair Car, 1965 | Oil paint | $14,016,000 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 5 | Two Puritans, 1945 | Oil paint | $11,581,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | October on Cape Cod, 1946 | Oil paint | $9,602,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 7 | Cape Ann Granite, 1928 | Oil paint | $8,412,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 8 | Cobb's Barns, South Truro, 1930 | Oil on canvas | $7,228,500 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 9 | Kelly Jenness House, 1932 | Watercolor | $4,155,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 10 | Monhegan Lighthouse, 1916-19 | Oil on board | $4,146,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $10,591,750 |
| Other | 19 | $350,000 |
| Prints | 132 | $37,500 |
| Works on paper | 89 | $10,625 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $14,016,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $1,620,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 205 | $29,411 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 284 results from 30 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Edward Hopper is an American artist with 346 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $33,700. 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 Hopper sold in 2026 for $53,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Edward Hopper work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Edward Hopper work worth?

Across 278 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Hopper work is $33,700.

The median Edward Hopper print sells for $37,500 across 153 lots.

The median Edward Hopper work on paper sells for $13,750 across 104 lots.

The median Edward Hopper painting sells for $9,602,500 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Edward Hopper prints typically sell for $26,531–$71,325 (the middle half of 142 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Edward Hopper work on papers typically sell for $5,500–$19,317 (the middle half of 76 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 | 172 | $37,500†‡ | $430,290 | 89% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 11 | $9.6M‡ | $91.9M | — | 2026-04-29 |
| Works on Paper | 108 | $13,750† | $4.2M | 96.3% | 2026-05-28 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,400 | $1,400 | — | 2003-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 66 | $433,645 | $91.9M | — | 2026-04-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Edward Hopper's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (172 lots) median $37,500 with 89% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $9,602,500, record $91,875,000. A typical Edward Hopper painting sells for around 256× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 66 lots) the median is $433,645.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 142 | $26,531–$71,325†‡ | $37,800†‡ | $430,290 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $8.4M–$11.6M | $9.6M | $91.9M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 76 | $5,500–$19,317 | $8,625 | $635,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $418,125–$1.9M | $1.3M | $4.2M |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $91.9M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $40.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $4.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3.5M |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $430,290 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $378,000 |
| Photography | 2003 | $1,400 |
| Photography | 2003 | $1,400 |

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 Hopper worth?

Across 278 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Hopper work is $33,700. The median Edward Hopper print sells for $37,500 across 153 lots. The median Edward Hopper work on paper sells for $13,750 across 104 lots. The median Edward Hopper painting sells for $9,602,500 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edward Hopper prints typically sell for $26,531–$71,325 (the middle half of 142 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Edward Hopper work on papers typically sell for $5,500–$19,317 (the middle half of 76 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 Hopper print?

Based on 153 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Hopper print is $37,500. 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 Hopper's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Hopper print is $430,290.

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

Based on 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Hopper work on paper is $13,750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Hopper work on paper is $4,155,750.

### What is the average price of a Edward Hopper painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Hopper painting is $9,602,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Edward Hopper's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Hopper painting is $91,875,000.

### What is the average price of a small Edward Hopper print?

Based on 142 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Hopper print (small (under 50 cm)) is $37,800, 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 Hopper work on paper?

Based on 76 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Hopper work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Edward Hopper's auction record is $91,875,000, set in 2018.

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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 Hopper auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edward-hopper (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.