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# Edward Steichen, American (1879–1973)

## What is Edward Steichen, American’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Edward Steichen, American at 1 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $450 including buyer’s premium (middle half $346–$523, n=6). The auction record is $807 for LAUGHING BOXES: WEST 86TH STREET, NEW YORK (2025, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAUGHING BOXES: WEST 86TH STREET, NEW YORK, circa 1922 | Gelatin silver print signed by Joanna T. Steichen and Geo | $807 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | NOCTURNE - ORANGERIE STAIRCASE, VERSAILLES, 1913 | Duogravure | $547 | Waddingtons | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | MODELS CLAIRE COULTER AND AVIS NEWCOMB AT 1200 FIFTH AVENUE IN LANVIN AND CHANEL DRESSES, 1931, 1931 | Gelatin silver print 16.9 x 13.8 in — 43 x 35 cm Estimate | $452 | Waddingtons | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Three Apples, circa 1921 | Gelatin silver print signed by Joanna T. Steichen and Geo | $448 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | PORTRAIT - LADY H., 1908 | Four-colour halftone print | $312 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | ANATOLE FRANCE FROM CAMERA WORK 42/43, 1913, 1913 | Photogravure | $182 | Waddingtons | Jun 2025 |



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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $450 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Edward Steichen, American is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $450.

A work by Edward Steichen, American sold in 2026 for $452, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward Steichen, American work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Steichen, American work is $450.

The median Edward Steichen, American photograph sells for $452 across 8 lots.

The median Edward Steichen, American print sells for $312 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $312 | $312 | — | 2025-10-09 |
| Photography | 8 | $452 | $807 | — | 2026-03-26 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $448–$547 | $452 | $807 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $807 |
| Photography | 2025 | $547 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $312 |

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 Steichen, American worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Steichen, American work is $450. The median Edward Steichen, American photograph sells for $452 across 8 lots. The median Edward Steichen, American print sells for $312 across 1 lots.

### What is Edward Steichen, American's auction record?

Edward Steichen, American's auction record is $807, set in 2025.

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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.