> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edward-julius-detmold · updated 2026-11-02

# Edward Julius Detmold (1883–1957)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $1,430 |
| Prints | 9 | $697 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Edward Julius Detmold work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

---

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 Julius Detmold auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edward-julius-detmold (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.