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# Edward McKnight Kauffer (1890–1954)

Edward McKnight Kauffer is an American artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $863. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Edward McKnight Kauffer sold in 2026 for $1,301, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward McKnight Kauffer work worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward McKnight Kauffer work is $863.

The median Edward McKnight Kauffer print sells for $1,114 across 46 lots.

The median Edward McKnight Kauffer work on paper sells for $1,946 across 3 lots.

The median Edward McKnight Kauffer painting sells for $8,852 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Edward McKnight Kauffer prints typically sell for $718–$2,500 (the middle half of 39 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 | 55 | $1,114‡ | $8,750 | 83.6% | 2026-02-26 |
| Paintings | 1 | $8,852 | $8,852 | — | 2006-03-01 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,946 | $3,035 | — | 2022-02-21 |
| Photography | 1 | $650 | $650 | — | 2004-05-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $14,944 | $28,506 | — | 2024-02-29 |

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

Edward McKnight Kauffer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (55 lots) median $1,114 with 83.6% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $8,852, record $8,852. A typical Edward McKnight Kauffer painting sells for around 7.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $14,944.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $718–$2,500 | $1,200 | $8,750 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $8,852 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $8,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $7,500 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $3,035 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,946 |
| Photography | 2004 | $650 |

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 McKnight Kauffer worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward McKnight Kauffer work is $863. The median Edward McKnight Kauffer print sells for $1,114 across 46 lots. The median Edward McKnight Kauffer work on paper sells for $1,946 across 3 lots. The median Edward McKnight Kauffer painting sells for $8,852 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Edward McKnight Kauffer prints typically sell for $718–$2,500 (the middle half of 39 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 McKnight Kauffer print?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward McKnight Kauffer print is $1,114. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Edward McKnight Kauffer's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward McKnight Kauffer print is $8,750.

### What is the average price of a medium Edward McKnight Kauffer print?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward McKnight Kauffer print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Edward McKnight Kauffer's auction record?

Edward McKnight Kauffer's auction record is $28,506, set in 2009.

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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.