Edward John Poynter (1836–1919)
What is Edward John Poynter’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 95 auction results for Edward John Poynter at 19 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,306 including buyer’s premium (middle half $644–$1,876, n=11). The auction record is $581,813 for Orpheus and Eurydice (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orpheus and Eurydice, 1862 | Oil paint | $581,813 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Zenobia Captive, 1826 | Oil paint | $346,019 | Christie's | Dec 2015 |
| 3 | Andromeda, 1872 | Black chalk | $277,246 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 4 | St Stephen led to Martyrdom, 1836 | Pencil | $161,586 | Christie's | Dec 2013 |
| 5 | A Hot-House Flower, 1909 | Watercolour heightened with bodycolour and with gum arabic, heightened with gold | $156,281 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 6 | Judith, 1881 | Oil paint | $135,074 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | Phyllis, 1826 | Oil paint | $93,823 | Christie's | Dec 2015 |
| 8 | The Sandal, 1871 | Oil paint | $51,984 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 9 | The Cup of Tantalus, 1836 | Painting | $50,361 | Bonhams | Sep 2022 |
| 10 | Rhodope, 1836 | Painting | $39,476 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $51,984 |
| Other | 14 | $5,548 |
| Works on paper | 28 | $1,450 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $93,823 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $1,722 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 95 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Edward John Poynter is a British (modern) artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,667. 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 John Poynter is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,750; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edward John Poynter on OpeningBid →What is a Edward John Poynter work worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward John Poynter work is $2,667.
The median Edward John Poynter work on paper sells for $1,011 across 66 lots.
The median Edward John Poynter painting sells for $45,965 across 12 lots.
The median Edward John Poynter print sells for $200 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Edward John Poynter work on papers typically sell for $544–$2,394 (the middle half of 55 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 | 3 | $200†‡ | $352‡ | — | 2025-11-24 |
| Paintings | 12 | $45,965‡ | $581,813 | — | 2025-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 79 | $1,011†‡ | $277,246 | 83.5% | 2026-07-01 |
| Photography | 2 | $133‡ | $133‡ | 50% | 2005-10-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $219,416 | $581,813 | — | 2021-07-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Edward John Poynter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $200. Paintings (12 lots) median $45,965, record $581,813. A typical Edward John Poynter painting sells for around 230× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $219,416.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $13,351–$51,984‡ | $39,476‡ | $135,074 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $26,471–$219,921‡ | $50,361‡ | $581,813 |
‡ 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) | 55 | $544–$2,394†‡ | $970†‡ | $22,675 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,733–$136,711† | $44,595† | $277,246 |
† 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 | 2020 | $581,813 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $346,019 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $277,246 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $161,586 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $352‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $200† |
| Photography | 2005 | $133‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 John Poynter worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward John Poynter work is $2,667. The median Edward John Poynter work on paper sells for $1,011 across 66 lots. The median Edward John Poynter painting sells for $45,965 across 12 lots. The median Edward John Poynter print sells for $200 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edward John Poynter work on papers typically sell for $544–$2,394 (the middle half of 55 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 John Poynter work on paper?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward John Poynter work on paper is $1,011. 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 John Poynter's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward John Poynter work on paper is $277,246.
What is the average price of a Edward John Poynter painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward John Poynter painting is $45,965. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Edward John Poynter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward John Poynter painting is $581,813.
What is the average price of a small Edward John Poynter work on paper?
Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward John Poynter work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $970, 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 John Poynter's auction record?
Edward John Poynter's auction record is $581,813, set in 2020.
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