Edward Julius Detmold (1883–1957)
What is Edward Julius Detmold’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Edward Julius Detmold at 12 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,026 including buyer’s premium (middle half $566–$1,634, n=8). The auction record is $126,222 for Mowgli and Bagheera (2026, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mowgli and Bagheera, 1902 | Pencil | $126,222 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor, 1883 | Drawing | $9,947 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 3 | Botanical Studies, An Apple and A Plum | Watercolour and pen | $3,426 | Roseberys London | Sep 2018 |
| 4 | the first signed with Maurice Detmold's monogram l.r., 1883 | Watercolour | $2,614 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 5 | Edward Julius Detmold (1883-1957)The Sea Serpent, from 'The Third Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor' | — | $2,476 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | 'Poppies', 'Coryanthes Maculata' and 'The Wrath of the Bees' from Maeterlinck's 'Hours of Gladness' | Watercolour and pen | $2,227 | Roseberys London | Sep 2018 |
| 7 | Blue Macaw perching on a Bough | Watercolour and pen | $1,713 | Roseberys London | Sep 2018 |
| 8 | Cape Grass Finches | Watercolour and pen | $1,542 | Roseberys London | Sep 2018 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A scarlet macaw on a branche, 1883 | Etching and aquatint in colours | $2,150 | Sworders | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Summer Solstice | Etching with aquatint on paper | $1,778 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $1,430 |
| Prints | 9 | $697 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,486 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,026 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Edward Julius Detmold is a British (modern) artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $895. 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 Julius Detmold sold in 2026 for $1,307, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Julius Detmold work is $895.
The median Edward Julius Detmold work on paper sells for $1,486 across 18 lots.
The median Edward Julius Detmold print sells for $607 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $607‡ | $2,150 | 75% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $1,486†‡ | $126,222 | 75% | 2026-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $199–$1,167‡ | $697‡ | $2,150 |
‡ 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) | 11 | $397–$2,421†‡ | $1,430†‡ | $9,947 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,026–$5,192‡ | $1,713‡ | $126,222 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $126,222 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $9,947 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,150 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,778 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Julius Detmold worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Julius Detmold work is $895. The median Edward Julius Detmold work on paper sells for $1,486 across 18 lots. The median Edward Julius Detmold print sells for $607 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 Julius Detmold work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Julius Detmold work on paper is $1,486. 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 Julius Detmold's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Julius Detmold work on paper is $126,222.
What is the average price of a Edward Julius Detmold print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Julius Detmold print is $607. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Edward Julius Detmold's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Julius Detmold print is $2,150.
What is the average price of a small Edward Julius Detmold work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Julius Detmold work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,430, 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 Julius Detmold's auction record?
Edward Julius Detmold's auction record is $126,222, set in 2026.
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