Edward Sherrif Curtis (1868–1952)
What is Edward Sherrif Curtis’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Edward Sherrif Curtis at 6 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,461 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,423–$6,162, n=8). The auction record is $8,682 for Cañon de Chelly. Navaho (2024, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cañon de Chelly. Navaho, 1904 | Orotone dans son cadre d’époque | $8,682 | Ader | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | The Vanishing Race. Navaho, 1904 | Orotone dans son cadre d’époque | $7,002 | Ader | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Crater Lake, 1904 | Orotone dans son cadre d’époque | $5,882 | Ader | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | The Scout - Apache, 1906 | Orotone dans son cadre d’époque | $5,601 | Ader | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | The Vanishing Race, 1904 | Orotone | $5,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 1992 |
| 6 | The Three Chiefs - Piegan, 1900 | Épreuve au platine | $5,351 | Ader | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | At the Old Well of Acoma, 1904 | Orotone dans son cadre d’époque | $5,321 | Ader | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Homeward, 1898 | Orotone dans son cadre d’époque | $5,321 | Ader | Nov 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The fisherman, Wisham, circa 1900 | Orotone | $6,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 1992 |
| 2 | Masques de William Mortensen dans le film Lover's Oath de Ferdinand P. Earle, 1925 | Vintage gelatin silver prints | $5,841 | Ader | Feb 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 21 | $4,800 |
| Other | 8 | $1,414 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $2,556 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Edward Sherrif Curtis is an American artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,554. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Edward Sherrif Curtis sold in 2024 for $5,882, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edward Sherrif Curtis on OpeningBid →What is a Edward Sherrif Curtis work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Sherrif Curtis work is $2,554.
The median Edward Sherrif Curtis photograph sells for $2,556 across 27 lots.
The median Edward Sherrif Curtis print sells for $2,552 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Edward Sherrif Curtis photographs typically sell for $1,414–$5,601 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 | 3 | $2,552 | $5,351 | — | 2022-11-10 |
| Photography | 28 | $2,556† | $8,682 | 96.4% | 2025-04-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,414–$5,601 | $2,800 | $8,682 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $8,682 |
| Photography | 2024 | $7,002 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $5,351 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,552 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Sherrif Curtis worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Sherrif Curtis work is $2,554. The median Edward Sherrif Curtis photograph sells for $2,556 across 27 lots. The median Edward Sherrif Curtis print sells for $2,552 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edward Sherrif Curtis photographs typically sell for $1,414–$5,601 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Edward Sherrif Curtis photograph?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Sherrif Curtis photograph is $2,556. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Edward Sherrif Curtis's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Sherrif Curtis photograph is $8,682.
What is the average price of a small Edward Sherrif Curtis photograph?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Sherrif Curtis photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Edward Sherrif Curtis's auction record?
Edward Sherrif Curtis's auction record is $8,682, set in 2024.
See the full Edward Sherrif Curtis record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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