> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edward-poynter · updated 2026-11-03

# Edward Poynter (1836–1919)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for Edward Poynter at 5 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $33,798 including buyer’s premium (middle half $33,798–$50,565, n=5). The auction record is $67,331 for ZENOBIA CAPTIVE (2026, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZENOBIA CAPTIVE, 1878 | Signed with monogram and dated 'EJP/M/D/C/C/C/L/X/X/V/I/I/I [1878]', oil on canvas | $67,331 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | PSYCHE, 1884 | Signed with monogram and dated 1884, watercolour | $50,565 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | CRESSIDA | Oil on canvas | $33,798 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | PHYLLIS 'EST HEDERAE VIS MULTA, QUA CRINES RELIGATA FULGES' | Oil on canvas | $33,798 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Study for Helen, 1878 | Red chalk on paper | $3,850 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2013 |
| 6 | Studies of joined hands, for the address presented to Queen Victoria in 1897 on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee, 19th Century | Paper Unframed | $3,761 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2026 |




Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Edward Poynter is a British artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $33,798. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Edward Poynter sold in 2026 for $67,331, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward Poynter work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Poynter work is $33,798.

The median Edward Poynter work on paper sells for $3,806 across 4 lots.

The median Edward Poynter painting sells for $33,798 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 4 | $33,798† | $67,331 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $3,806† | $50,565 | 57.1% | 2026-07-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $67,331 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $50,565 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $33,798 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $3,850 |

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 Poynter worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Poynter work is $33,798. The median Edward Poynter work on paper sells for $3,806 across 4 lots. The median Edward Poynter painting sells for $33,798 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Edward Poynter's auction record is $67,331, set in 2026.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Edward Poynter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edward-poynter (updated 2026-11-03).

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.