Edward Weston (1886–1958)
Edward Weston is an American artist with 421 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $4,175. 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 $5,334, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edward Weston on OpeningBid →What is a Edward Weston work worth?
Across 325 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Weston work is $4,175.
The median Edward Weston photograph sells for $4,560 across 312 lots.
The median Edward Weston print sells for $146 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Edward Weston photographs typically sell for $2,794–$17,102 (the middle half of 243 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 | 2 | $146‡ | $241 | — | 2021-09-24 |
| Photography | 369 | $4,560†‡ | $500,206 | 84.6% | 2026-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $147,393 | $500,206 | — | 2020-04-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 243 | $2,794–$17,102†‡ | $6,250†‡ | $500,206 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,265–$6,858 | $2,070 | $6,858 |
† 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 | 2005 | $500,206 |
| Photography | 2004 | $234,051 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $241 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $51‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Weston worth?
Across 325 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Weston work is $4,175. The median Edward Weston photograph sells for $4,560 across 312 lots. The median Edward Weston print sells for $146 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edward Weston photographs typically sell for $2,794–$17,102 (the middle half of 243 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 312 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Weston photograph is $4,560. 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 $500,206.
What is the average price of a small Edward Weston photograph?
Based on 243 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Weston photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,250, 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 Weston's auction record?
Edward Weston's auction record is $500,206, set in 2005.
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