Edward Weston (1886–1958)
What is Edward Weston’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 967 auction results for Edward Weston at 43 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,842 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,805–$10,784, n=126). The auction record is $1,609,000 for nude (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | nude | — | $1,609,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 2 | nautilus | — | $1,105,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 3 | Shell (Nautilus), 1886 | Gelatin silver print, mounted on original card | $1,071,000 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 4 | Nude, 1925 | Palladium print | $871,500 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 5 | 'THE ASCENT OF ATTIC ANGLES' | — | $824,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 6 | Circus Tent, 1924 | Platinum or palladium print | $788,000 | Phillips | Apr 2019 |
| 7 | Betty in Her Attic, 1886 | Photograph | $732,500 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 8 | Shell (Nautilus), 1886 | Photographed in 1927 and printed by December 1928 | $677,550 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 9 | 'NUDE ON SAND' | — | $468,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 10 | Nautilus Shell, 1886 | Cartes-de-visite | $461,000 | Christie's | Sep 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 189 | $8,750 |
| Photographs | 691 | $5,598 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 717 | $5,865 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 967 results from 43 houses · How we compute these figures
Edward Weston is an American artist with 1,490 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $5,760. 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 Weston sold in 2026 for $105,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 946 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Weston work is $5,760.
The median Edward Weston photograph sells for $5,120 across 805 lots.
The median Edward Weston print sells for $19,870 across 24 lots.
The median Edward Weston work on paper sells for $12,601 across 12 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Edward Weston photographs typically sell for $3,182–$11,370 (the middle half of 723 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Edward Weston prints typically sell for $3,768–$137,500 (the middle half of 24 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 | 28 | $19,870 | $871,500 | 85.7% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $12,601 | $110,500 | — | 2023-10-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $187,500 | $212,500 | — | 2017-10-10 |
| Photography | 995 | $5,120†‡ | $1.1M | 80.9% | 2026-10-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 63 | $211,129 | $1.6M | — | 2026-10-22 |
† 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) | 24 | $3,768–$137,500 | $19,870 | $871,500 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $6,458–$22,225 | $12,000 | $110,500 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 723 | $3,182–$11,370†‡ | $5,355†‡ | $1.1M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $1.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $871,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $788,000 |
| Photography | 2019 | $677,550 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $212,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $162,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $110,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $27,032 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Weston worth?
Across 946 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Weston work is $5,760. The median Edward Weston photograph sells for $5,120 across 805 lots. The median Edward Weston print sells for $19,870 across 24 lots. The median Edward Weston work on paper sells for $12,601 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edward Weston photographs typically sell for $3,182–$11,370 (the middle half of 723 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Edward Weston prints typically sell for $3,768–$137,500 (the middle half of 24 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 Weston photograph?
Based on 805 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Weston photograph is $5,120. 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 Weston's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Weston photograph is $1,071,000.
What is the average price of a Edward Weston print?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Weston print is $19,870.
What is Edward Weston's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Weston print is $871,500.
What is the average price of a Edward Weston work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Weston work on paper is $12,601.
What is Edward Weston's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Weston work on paper is $110,500.
What is the average price of a small Edward Weston photograph?
Based on 723 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Weston photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,355, 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 small Edward Weston print?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Weston print (small (under 50 cm)) is $19,870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Edward Weston's auction record?
Edward Weston's auction record is $1,105,000, set in 2007.
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