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# Edward M. Bannister (1828–1901)

Edward M. Bannister is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $12,850.

A work by Edward M. Bannister sold in 2023 for $137,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward M. Bannister work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward M. Bannister work is $12,850.

The median Edward M. Bannister painting sells for $19,375 across 14 lots.

The median Edward M. Bannister work on paper sells for $6,875 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $19,375 | $137,000 | — | 2023-10-19 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $6,875 | $11,250 | — | 2025-02-06 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $11,306–$14,275 | $12,850 | $21,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $33,600–$112,500 | $40,000 | $137,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $6,242–$9,525 | $6,875 | $11,250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $137,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $112,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $11,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $10,200 |

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 M. Bannister worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward M. Bannister work is $12,850. The median Edward M. Bannister painting sells for $19,375 across 14 lots. The median Edward M. Bannister work on paper sells for $6,875 across 6 lots.

### What is the average price of a Edward M. Bannister painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward M. Bannister painting is $19,375.

### What is Edward M. Bannister's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward M. Bannister painting is $137,000.

### What is Edward M. Bannister's auction record?

Edward M. Bannister's auction record is $137,000, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.