Edward Lear (1812–1888)

Edward Lear is a British (modern) artist with 316 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $12,026.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions2$8,100$11,5282023-09-21
Paintings46$13,081$1.9M95.7%2025-12-03
Works on Paper160$12,227$124,2342025-12-03
Sculpture & Installation1$36,626$36,6262003-11-20
Masterpieces (top of market)13$188,068$1.9M2021-03-30

Edward Lear's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $8,100. Paintings (46 lots) median $13,081, record $1,876,384. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $188,068.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Porto Tre Scoglie, Albania2025-12-03Christie's$63,890
Porto Tre Scoglie, Albania2025-12-03Christie's$13,523
A view of Santa Maura, Levkas, Ionian Islands2025-12-03Christie's$5,917
PEACOCKS NEAR BHURTPORE, NORTHERN INDIA2025-09-24Christie's$20,320
San Remo2025-09-24Bonhams$13,734

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Edward Lear work on paper?

Based on 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Lear work on paper is $12,227.

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 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Lear painting is $13,081.

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 Edward Lear's auction record?

Edward Lear's auction record is $1,876,384, set on 2007-06-26.