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# Edward van der Elsken (1925–1990)

Edward van der Elsken is a Dutch artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,250.

A work by Edward van der Elsken sold in 2021 for $21,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward van der Elsken work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward van der Elsken work is $3,250.

The median Edward van der Elsken photograph sells for $3,250 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 10 | $3,250 | $21,250 | 60% | 2023-04-27 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,125–$4,562 | $3,250 | $21,250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $21,250 |
| Photography | 2020 | $4,750 |

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 van der Elsken worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward van der Elsken work is $3,250. The median Edward van der Elsken photograph sells for $3,250 across 6 lots.

### What is Edward van der Elsken's auction record?

Edward van der Elsken's auction record is $21,250, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Edward van der Elsken auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edward-van-der-elsken (updated 2026-11-01).

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.