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# Edward J Wormley (1907–1995)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for Edward J Wormley at 9 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,369 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,814–$13,976, n=24). The auction record is $20,717 for Modèle 5425 (2025, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modèle 5425, 1950 | Glass | $20,717 | PIASA | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Canapé - Modèle 'Janus', 1965 | Noyer et textile | $19,785 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Ensemble d'un canapé et deux ottomans, 1907 | Aluminium | $19,410 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | La Gondola Canapé Noyer et textile, 1957 | Wool | $19,264 | PIASA | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Table à allonges, 1907 | Table | $17,917 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Deux canapés, 1907 | Wool | $17,669 | PIASA | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Canapé, 1907 | Wool | $16,424 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Gondola, 1907 | Wool | $14,812 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Edward J. Wormley (1907-1995), 1950 | Noyer et textile | $14,078 | PIASA | Jun 2022 |
| 10 | Canapé - Modèle 'Janus', 1965 | Noyer et textile | $13,697 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 42 | $8,548 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $10,359 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $5,909 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Edward J Wormley is an American artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $5,890. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Edward J Wormley sold in 2026 for $16,424, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward J Wormley work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward J Wormley work is $5,890.

The median Edward J Wormley sculpture sells for $8,098 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $8,098 | $19,410 | — | 2026-07-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $20,251† | $31,167† | — | 2026-07-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $19,410 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $8,098 |

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 J Wormley worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward J Wormley work is $5,890. The median Edward J Wormley sculpture sells for $8,098 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Edward J Wormley's auction record?

Edward J Wormley's auction record is $31,167, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $31,167 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 J Wormley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edward-j-wormley (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.