Edward Lear (1812–1888)
What is Edward Lear’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 520 auction results for Edward Lear at 36 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,164 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,664–$12,572, n=53). The auction record is $1,876,384 for Kasr-es-Saiyyad (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kasr-es-Saiyyad, 1812 | Oil paint | $1,876,384 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 2 | Jerusalem looking North West, 1812 | Oil paint | $1,165,179 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | View of Florence from Villa Petraja, 1812 | Oil paint | $1,124,444 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | The Pyramids Road, Gizeh, 1873 | Oil paint | $1,102,206 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | The Forest of Bavella, 1878 | Oil paint | $842,017 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 6 | Petra | Oil on canvas | $723,651 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 7 | Corfu, 1859 | Oil paint | $328,005 | Christie's | Dec 2015 |
| 8 | The Island of Philae, above the First Cataract on the Nile, from the South, Afternoon, 1855 | Oil on canvas | $217,221 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Corfu from the village of Ascension; and Corfu from the Benitza Road, on the hill of Gastouri, 1862 | Oil paint | $188,068 | Christie's | Dec 2011 |
| 10 | Mount Sinai | Oil paint | $173,273 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $75,668 |
| Other | 77 | $12,018 |
| Works on paper | 274 | $8,325 |
| Prints | 19 | $1,098 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $51,485 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 79 | $15,054 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 268 | $7,769 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 520 results from 36 houses · How we compute these figures
Edward Lear is a British (modern) artist with 549 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $7,902. 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 Lear sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $8,246 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 478 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Lear work is $7,902.
The median Edward Lear work on paper sells for $7,897 across 371 lots.
The median Edward Lear painting sells for $17,089 across 52 lots.
The median Edward Lear print sells for $258 across 27 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Edward Lear work on papers typically sell for $3,153–$13,861 (the middle half of 300 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Lear work on papers typically sell for $8,067–$21,479 (the middle half of 58 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 | 30 | $258†‡ | $11,528 | 90% | 2025-11-27 |
| Paintings | 58 | $17,089 | $1.9M | 89.7% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 384 | $7,897†‡ | $124,234 | 96.6% | 2026-07-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $36,626 | $36,626 | — | 2003-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $128,280 | $1.9M | — | 2025-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Edward Lear's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (30 lots) median $258 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (58 lots) median $17,089, record $1,876,384. A typical Edward Lear painting sells for around 66× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 26 lots) the median is $128,280.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $204–$757† | $242† | $1,742 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $224–$1,448†‡ | $292†‡ | $11,528 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $4,577–$22,404 | $9,951 | $154,429 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $11,400–$176,972 | $65,487 | $1.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $51,485–$842,017 | $217,221 | $1.9M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 300 | $3,153–$13,861†‡ | $6,725†‡ | $124,234 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 58 | $8,067–$21,479†‡ | $13,691†‡ | $121,057 |
† 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 | 2007 | $1.9M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $124,234 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $121,057 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $36,626 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $11,528 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $5,873† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Lear worth?
Across 478 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Lear work is $7,902. The median Edward Lear work on paper sells for $7,897 across 371 lots. The median Edward Lear painting sells for $17,089 across 52 lots. The median Edward Lear print sells for $258 across 27 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edward Lear work on papers typically sell for $3,153–$13,861 (the middle half of 300 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Lear work on papers typically sell for $8,067–$21,479 (the middle half of 58 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 Lear work on paper?
Based on 371 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Lear work on paper is $7,897. 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 Lear's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Lear work on paper is $124,234.
What is the average price of a Edward Lear painting?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Lear painting is $17,089.
What is Edward Lear's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Lear painting is $1,876,384.
What is the average price of a Edward Lear print?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Lear print is $258. 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 Lear's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Lear print is $11,528.
What is the average price of a small Edward Lear work on paper?
Based on 300 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Lear work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,725, 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 the average price of a medium Edward Lear work on paper?
Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Lear work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,691, 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 Lear's auction record?
Edward Lear's auction record is $1,876,384, set in 2007.
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