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# 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.

## What is a Edward William Cooke work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.
