Edward William Cooke (1811–1880)
Edward William Cooke is a British (modern) artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,772. 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 William Cooke sold in 2026 for $11,113, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward William Cooke work is $3,772.
The median Edward William Cooke painting sells for $11,113 across 46 lots.
The median Edward William Cooke work on paper sells for $784 across 45 lots.
The median Edward William Cooke print sells for $35 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Edward William Cooke work on papers typically sell for $483–$6,487 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Edward William Cooke paintings typically sell for $2,382–$39,960 (the middle half of 23 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 | $35† | $35† | 50% | 2023-03-19 |
| Paintings | 59 | $11,113†‡ | $195,698 | 78% | 2026-04-22 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $784†‡ | $94,972 | 86.5% | 2026-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $129,486 | $195,698 | — | 2019-07-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Edward William Cooke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $35 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (59 lots) median $11,113, record $195,698. A typical Edward William Cooke painting sells for around 321× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $129,486.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,496–$13,167†‡ | $9,546†‡ | $23,335 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $2,382–$39,960†‡ | $17,687†‡ | $129,486 |
† 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) | 36 | $483–$6,487†‡ | $1,080†‡ | $94,972 |
† 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 | 2002 | $195,698 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $129,486 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $94,972 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $69,820 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $35† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward William Cooke worth?
Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward William Cooke work is $3,772. The median Edward William Cooke painting sells for $11,113 across 46 lots. The median Edward William Cooke work on paper sells for $784 across 45 lots. The median Edward William Cooke print sells for $35 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edward William Cooke work on papers typically sell for $483–$6,487 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Edward William Cooke paintings typically sell for $2,382–$39,960 (the middle half of 23 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 William Cooke painting?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward William Cooke painting is $11,113. 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 William Cooke's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward William Cooke painting is $195,698.
What is the average price of a Edward William Cooke work on paper?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward William Cooke work on paper is $784. 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 William Cooke's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward William Cooke work on paper is $94,972.
What is the average price of a small Edward William Cooke work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward William Cooke work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,080, 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 William Cooke painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward William Cooke painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,687, 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 William Cooke's auction record?
Edward William Cooke's auction record is $195,698, set in 2002.
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