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# Edward Theodor Compton (1849–1921)

Edward Theodor Compton is a German artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,683. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Edward Theodor Compton is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,817; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward Theodor Compton work worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Theodor Compton work is $1,683.

The median Edward Theodor Compton work on paper sells for $1,817 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,817‡ | $5,976 | — | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $33,754‡ | $49,891 | — | 2026-04-29 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,976 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,817‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Theodor Compton worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Theodor Compton work is $1,683. The median Edward Theodor Compton work on paper sells for $1,817 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Edward Theodor Compton's auction record?

Edward Theodor Compton's auction record is $49,891, set in 2023.

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