Edward J Steichen (1879–1973)
Edward J Steichen is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,605. 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 J Steichen sold in 2026 for $2,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edward J Steichen on OpeningBid →What is a Edward J Steichen work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward J Steichen work is $1,605.
The median Edward J Steichen photograph sells for $1,668 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 12 | $1,668† | $30,000 | — | 2026-04-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $767–$2,540† | $1,100† | $30,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2004 | $30,000 |
| Photography | 2019 | $5,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward J Steichen worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward J Steichen work is $1,605. The median Edward J Steichen photograph sells for $1,668 across 12 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 J Steichen photograph?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward J Steichen photograph is $1,668. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Edward J Steichen's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward J Steichen photograph is $30,000.
What is Edward J Steichen's auction record?
Edward J Steichen's auction record is $30,000, set in 2004.
See the full Edward J Steichen record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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