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# Edward Theodore Compton (1849–1921)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 154 auction results for Edward Theodore Compton at 17 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,228 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,322–$5,482, n=7). The auction record is $76,911 for Lyskamm (Monte-Rosa) (2019, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyskamm (Monte-Rosa), 1902 | Oil on canvas | $76,911 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2019 |
| 2 | Blick auf den Großglockner vom Großen Wiesbachhorn | Oil on canvas | $74,384 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2010 |
| 3 | Die Alpen von Graubünden vom Tödi aus, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $71,622 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Gletscherplateau, 1906 | Oil on canvas | $71,622 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Großglockner von der Prager Hütte aus, früh, 1890 | Oil on canvas | $71,622 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Gletscherplateau, 1909 | Oil on canvas | $63,158 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Über dem Nebelmeer (Monte Rosa vom Rimpfischhorn), 1914 | Oil on canvas | $60,819 | Ketterer Kunst | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | Sylvretta vom grossen Maderer, 1910 | Oil on canvas | $60,635 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Auftrieb am Matterhorn, 1917 | Oil on canvas | $47,247 | Ketterer Kunst | Nov 2012 |
| 10 | Piz Morteratsch, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $45,966 | Ketterer Kunst | Apr 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $16,022 |
| Other | 7 | $4,511 |
| Works on paper | 63 | $3,609 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $60,727 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 51 | $13,199 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $2,757 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 154 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Edward Theodore Compton is a British (modern) artist with 182 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,512. 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 Theodore Compton is recorded as sold in 2025 for $19,179; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Edward Theodore Compton work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Edward Theodore Compton work worth?

Across 153 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Theodore Compton work is $4,512.

The median Edward Theodore Compton work on paper sells for $3,344 across 83 lots.

The median Edward Theodore Compton painting sells for $16,044 across 61 lots.

The median Edward Theodore Compton print sells for $259 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Edward Theodore Compton work on papers typically sell for $1,135–$4,482 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Theodore Compton paintings typically sell for $6,228–$27,224 (the middle half of 41 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 | 4 | $259† | $42,264 | 75% | 2010-10-29 |
| Paintings | 68 | $16,044†‡ | $76,911 | 89.7% | 2025-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 91 | $3,344†‡ | $30,416 | 91.2% | 2026-05-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $71,622‡ | $76,911 | — | 2024-12-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Edward Theodore Compton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $259 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (68 lots) median $16,044, record $76,911. A typical Edward Theodore Compton painting sells for around 62× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $71,622.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,643–$4,513† | $2,222† | $9,581 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $6,228–$27,224†‡ | $16,022†‡ | $71,622 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $47,438–$64,635†‡ | $60,727†‡ | $76,911 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $1,135–$4,482†‡ | $2,461†‡ | $18,319 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $5,257–$10,559†‡ | $7,804†‡ | $30,416 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $76,911 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $74,384 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $42,264 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $30,416 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $27,645 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $259† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Theodore Compton worth?

Across 153 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Theodore Compton work is $4,512. The median Edward Theodore Compton work on paper sells for $3,344 across 83 lots. The median Edward Theodore Compton painting sells for $16,044 across 61 lots. The median Edward Theodore Compton print sells for $259 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edward Theodore Compton work on papers typically sell for $1,135–$4,482 (the middle half of 66 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Theodore Compton paintings typically sell for $6,228–$27,224 (the middle half of 41 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 Theodore Compton work on paper?

Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Theodore Compton work on paper is $3,344. 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 Theodore Compton's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Theodore Compton work on paper is $30,416.

### What is the average price of a Edward Theodore Compton painting?

Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Theodore Compton painting is $16,044. 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 Theodore Compton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Theodore Compton painting is $76,911.

### What is the average price of a small Edward Theodore Compton work on paper?

Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Theodore Compton work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,461, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Edward Theodore Compton painting?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Theodore Compton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,022, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Theodore Compton's auction record?

Edward Theodore Compton's auction record is $76,911, set in 2019.

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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.