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# Edward Mitchell Bannister (1828–1901)

Edward Mitchell Bannister is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $17,500. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Edward Mitchell Bannister sold in 2026 for $24,130, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward Mitchell Bannister work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Mitchell Bannister work is $17,500.

The median Edward Mitchell Bannister painting sells for $17,500 across 31 lots.

The median Edward Mitchell Bannister work on paper sells for $6,750 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Mitchell Bannister paintings typically sell for $13,438–$26,250 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $17,500‡ | $277,200 | 86.1% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $6,750 | $6,750 | 50% | 2014-02-13 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $4,742–$13,125‡ | $9,875‡ | $20,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $13,438–$26,250‡ | $20,800‡ | $277,200 |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $277,200 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $75,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $6,750 |

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 Mitchell Bannister worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Mitchell Bannister work is $17,500. The median Edward Mitchell Bannister painting sells for $17,500 across 31 lots. The median Edward Mitchell Bannister work on paper sells for $6,750 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Mitchell Bannister paintings typically sell for $13,438–$26,250 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Mitchell Bannister painting is $17,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Edward Mitchell Bannister's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Mitchell Bannister painting is $277,200.

### What is the average price of a medium Edward Mitchell Bannister painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Mitchell Bannister painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Edward Mitchell Bannister painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Mitchell Bannister painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Edward Mitchell Bannister's auction record?

Edward Mitchell Bannister's auction record is $277,200, set in 2019.

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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.