Edward Middleditch (1923–1987)
What is Edward Middleditch’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Edward Middleditch at 12 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,192 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,063–$4,849, n=6). The auction record is $16,491 for flowers in a blue courtyard (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | flowers in a blue courtyard | — | $16,491 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 2 | BREAKING WAVE, CORNWALL, c. 1952 | <p>oil on hardboard</p> | $10,510 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2025 |
| 3 | Snow and bird, 1923 | — | $5,829 | Bonhams | Oct 2015 |
| 4 | White Roses, 1971 | Oil paint | $5,111 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 5 | Doulton's Warehouses (View from Tate Gallery), 1923 | Oil on board | $4,849 | Bonhams | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Doulton's Warehouses (View from Tate Gallery), 1923 | Painting | $4,849 | Bonhams | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Flowers in Blue and Yellow, circa 1975 | Oil on canvas | $4,030 | Christie's | Dec 2012 |
| 8 | Spanish Garden | Charcoal on paper | $3,535 | Roseberys London | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | cod's head | — | $3,534 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 10 | study for dead chicken in a stream II | — | $3,534 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $3,534 |
| Paintings | 12 | $1,884 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,572 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $1,701 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Edward Middleditch is a British (modern) artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,297. 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 Middleditch sold in 2026 for $3,535, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edward Middleditch on OpeningBid →What is a Edward Middleditch work worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Middleditch work is $1,297.
The median Edward Middleditch work on paper sells for $761 across 27 lots.
The median Edward Middleditch painting sells for $1,884 across 20 lots.
The median Edward Middleditch print sells for $116 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Middleditch work on papers typically sell for $535–$1,568 (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 | 7 | $116†‡ | $350‡ | 57.1% | 2024-12-18 |
| Paintings | 22 | $1,884†‡ | $10,510 | 90.9% | 2025-05-01 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $761†‡ | $3,535 | 96.4% | 2026-06-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,044‡ | $1,044‡ | — | 2010-05-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $10,510 | $16,491 | — | 2025-05-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Edward Middleditch's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $116 with 57.1% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $1,884, record $10,510. A typical Edward Middleditch painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $10,510.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,687–$3,377†‡ | $1,883†‡ | $4,849 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $1,091–$3,523†‡ | $2,261†‡ | $10,510 |
† 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) | 5 | $468–$780†‡ | $750†‡ | $1,376 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $535–$1,568†‡ | $793†‡ | $3,535 |
† 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 | 2025 | $10,510 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $5,111 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,535 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $3,421 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $1,044‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $350‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $155 |
‡ 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 Middleditch worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Middleditch work is $1,297. The median Edward Middleditch work on paper sells for $761 across 27 lots. The median Edward Middleditch painting sells for $1,884 across 20 lots. The median Edward Middleditch print sells for $116 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Middleditch work on papers typically sell for $535–$1,568 (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 Middleditch work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Middleditch work on paper is $761. 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 Middleditch's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Middleditch work on paper is $3,535.
What is the average price of a Edward Middleditch painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Middleditch painting is $1,884. 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 Middleditch's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Middleditch painting is $10,510.
What is the average price of a medium Edward Middleditch work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Middleditch work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $793, 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 Middleditch painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Middleditch painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,883, 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 Middleditch's auction record?
Edward Middleditch's auction record is $16,491, set in 2007.
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