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# Edward Ladell (1821–1886)

Edward Ladell is a British (modern) artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $12,603. 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 Ladell sold in 2025 for $15,452, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Edward Ladell works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Edward Ladell work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Ladell work is $12,603.

The median Edward Ladell painting sells for $10,230 across 36 lots.

The median Edward Ladell sculpture sells for $30,586 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Edward Ladell paintings typically sell for $5,801–$15,939 (the middle half of 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 47 | $10,230†‡ | $74,935 | 76.6% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $30,586 | $36,555 | — | 2025-03-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $37,905 | $74,935 | — | 2011-06-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $5,801–$15,939†‡ | $10,770†‡ | $74,935 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $19,511–$34,195 | $30,586 | $36,555 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2003 | $74,935 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $37,905 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $36,555 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $35,280 |

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 Ladell worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Ladell work is $12,603. The median Edward Ladell painting sells for $10,230 across 36 lots. The median Edward Ladell sculpture sells for $30,586 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edward Ladell paintings typically sell for $5,801–$15,939 (the middle half of 32 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 Ladell painting?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Ladell painting is $10,230. 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 Ladell's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Ladell painting is $74,935.

### What is the average price of a small Edward Ladell painting?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Ladell painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,770, 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 Ladell's auction record?

Edward Ladell's auction record is $74,935, set in 2003.

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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 Ladell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edward-ladell (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.