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# Edward Povey (b. 1999)

## What is Edward Povey’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Edward Povey at 5 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,890 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,397–$2,540, n=9). The auction record is $6,192 for A Man and a Veil I (2024, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Man and a Veil I, 1998 | Painting | $6,192 | Rago Arts | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Yesterday's Future, 2018 | Painting | $5,334 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2025 |
| 3 | Pay in Kind, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $4,453 | Roseberys London | Sep 2018 |
| 4 | A Woman Dancing Alone, 1997 | Painting | $2,540 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | Crucifixion by Choice, 1994 | Painting | $2,112 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | The Awakening, 1994 | Painting | $1,890 | Rago Arts | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Pure Chance II, 1951 | Painting | $1,778 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | Preparing for the Night, 2006 | Painting | $1,397 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2025 |
| 9 | Walls Had Ears, 2006 | Painting | $1,397 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | Two Women and a Prussian Blue Screen, 1998 | Painting | $1,270 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $1,834 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $2,112 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Edward Povey is a British artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,778.

A work by Edward Povey sold in 2025 for $2,112, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward Povey work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Povey work is $1,778.

The median Edward Povey painting sells for $1,778 across 13 lots.

The median Edward Povey sculpture sells for $640 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $1,778† | $6,192 | — | 2025-02-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $640 | $640 | — | 2022-09-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,492–$3,975† | $2,001† | $6,192 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $6,192 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,334 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $640 |

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 Povey worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Povey work is $1,778. The median Edward Povey painting sells for $1,778 across 13 lots. The median Edward Povey sculpture sells for $640 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Edward Povey painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Povey painting is $1,778. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Edward Povey's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Povey painting is $6,192.

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

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Povey painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,001, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Edward Povey's auction record?

Edward Povey's auction record is $6,192, set in 2024.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Edward Povey auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edward-povey (updated 2026-11-01).

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.