Edward Lear (1812–1888)
Edward Lear is a British artist with 163 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $4,553. 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 $6,385, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edward Lear on OpeningBid →What is a Edward Lear work worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Lear work is $4,553.
The median Edward Lear work on paper sells for $9,084 across 89 lots.
The median Edward Lear print sells for $261 across 38 lots.
The median Edward Lear painting sells for $2,413 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Edward Lear work on papers typically sell for $3,397–$18,331 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Lear prints typically sell for $232–$471 (the middle half of 22 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 | 49 | $261†‡ | $6,544 | 77.6% | 2026-03-26 |
| Paintings | 5 | $2,413‡ | $45,565‡ | 60% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 105 | $9,084†‡ | $142,445 | 84.8% | 2026-06-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $69,426 | $142,445 | — | 2026-06-28 |
† 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 (49 lots) median $261 with 77.6% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $2,413, record $45,565. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Edward Lear painting sells for around 9.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $69,426.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $232–$471†‡ | $269†‡ | $6,544 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 66 | $3,397–$18,331†‡ | $7,620†‡ | $142,445 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $9,128–$15,836†‡ | $11,043†‡ | $90,913 |
† 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 | 2007 | $142,445 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $124,487 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $45,565‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $6,544 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $2,413 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $1,341 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Lear worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Lear work is $4,553. The median Edward Lear work on paper sells for $9,084 across 89 lots. The median Edward Lear print sells for $261 across 38 lots. The median Edward Lear painting sells for $2,413 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edward Lear work on papers typically sell for $3,397–$18,331 (the middle half of 66 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Lear prints typically sell for $232–$471 (the middle half of 22 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 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Lear work on paper is $9,084. 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 $142,445.
What is the average price of a Edward Lear print?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Lear print is $261. 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 $6,544.
What is the average price of a small Edward Lear work on paper?
Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Lear work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,620, 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 print?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Lear print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $269, 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 $142,445, set in 2007.
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