Edward Steichen (1879–1973)
Edward Steichen is a Luxembourgish-American artist with 219 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,350. 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 Steichen sold in 2022 for $6,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edward Steichen on OpeningBid →What is a Edward Steichen work worth?
Across 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Steichen work is $2,350.
The median Edward Steichen photograph sells for $2,500 across 132 lots.
The median Edward Steichen print sells for $8,942 across 9 lots.
The median Edward Steichen work on paper sells for $1,380 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Edward Steichen photographs typically sell for $1,380–$8,983 (the middle half of 81 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 | 10 | $8,942 | $641,202 | 90% | 2016-02-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,380 | $1,380 | — | 1999-10-07 |
| Photography | 163 | $2,500†‡ | $293,859 | 81% | 2026-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $98,362 | $641,202 | — | 2020-02-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,968–$9,613 | $8,942 | $641,202 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 81 | $1,380–$8,983‡ | $4,000‡ | $293,859 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $641,202 |
| Photography | 2005 | $293,859 |
| Photography | 2016 | $107,304 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $9,836 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $1,380 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Steichen worth?
Across 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Steichen work is $2,350. The median Edward Steichen photograph sells for $2,500 across 132 lots. The median Edward Steichen print sells for $8,942 across 9 lots. The median Edward Steichen work on paper sells for $1,380 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edward Steichen photographs typically sell for $1,380–$8,983 (the middle half of 81 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 Steichen photograph?
Based on 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Steichen photograph is $2,500. 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 Steichen's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Steichen photograph is $293,859.
What is the average price of a small Edward Steichen photograph?
Based on 81 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Steichen photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Edward Steichen's auction record?
Edward Steichen's auction record is $641,202, set in 2007.
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