> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edward-wolfe · updated 2026-11-02

# Edward Wolfe (1897–1997)

## What is Edward Wolfe’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 92 auction results for Edward Wolfe at 22 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $498–$1,746, n=13). The auction record is $17,662 for Portrait of Curtis Thomas (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of Curtis Thomas, 1897 | Oil paint | $17,662 | Christie's | Jul 2006 |
| 2 | The Yellow Hat (Mrs Geoffrey Garrat), 1933 | Oil paint | $16,646 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 3 | Portrait of H.S. "Jim" Ede, 1931 | Oil paint | $15,454 | Christie's | Jul 2006 |
| 4 | Portrait of a Lady, Purportedly Charlotte Haldane, 1932 | Signed and dated (lower right), oil on canvas | $10,191 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | Portrait of a Young Man, 1897 | Portrait | $7,932 | Bonhams | Jul 2023 |
| 6 | A girl in Tehuantepec costume in an interior | — | $6,345 | Sotheby's | Sep 2007 |
| 7 | Portrait of Jim Wylie at Portmeirion | Signed (lower right), oil on canvas | $6,202 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Cape Province Garden, South Africa, 1897 | Oil paint | $5,751 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 9 | Portrait of Cecil Taylor, 1919 | Oil paint | $5,361 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | La Villa, 1897 | Oil paint | $5,228 | Christie's | Dec 1999 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | $2,957 |
| Paintings | 24 | $2,926 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $514 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $2,130 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $568 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 92 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Edward Wolfe is a South African artist with 123 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,246. 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 Wolfe is recorded as sold in 2026 for $9,379; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward Wolfe work worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Wolfe work is $1,246.

The median Edward Wolfe painting sells for $3,125 across 43 lots.

The median Edward Wolfe work on paper sells for $400 across 30 lots.

The median Edward Wolfe print sells for $278 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Wolfe paintings typically sell for $1,577–$5,099 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Edward Wolfe work on papers typically sell for $266–$549 (the middle half of 20 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 | 6 | $278†‡ | $769 | 83.3% | 2023-06-28 |
| Paintings | 48 | $3,125†‡ | $17,662 | 89.6% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $400†‡ | $2,579 | 78.9% | 2026-06-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $15,454‡ | $17,662 | — | 2022-10-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Edward Wolfe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $278 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (48 lots) median $3,125, record $17,662. A typical Edward Wolfe painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $15,454.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,178–$2,412 | $1,746 | $3,555 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,577–$5,099†‡ | $3,014†‡ | $16,646 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,169–$13,141‡ | $4,752‡ | $17,662 |

† 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) | 20 | $266–$549†‡ | $388†‡ | $1,435 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $258–$1,401† | $463† | $2,579 |

† 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 | 2006 | $17,662 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $16,646 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,579 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $2,165 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $769 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $303‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Wolfe worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Wolfe work is $1,246. The median Edward Wolfe painting sells for $3,125 across 43 lots. The median Edward Wolfe work on paper sells for $400 across 30 lots. The median Edward Wolfe print sells for $278 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Wolfe paintings typically sell for $1,577–$5,099 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Edward Wolfe work on papers typically sell for $266–$549 (the middle half of 20 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 Wolfe painting?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Wolfe painting is $3,125. 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 Wolfe's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Wolfe painting is $17,662.

### What is the average price of a Edward Wolfe work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Wolfe work on paper is $400. 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 Wolfe's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Wolfe work on paper is $2,579.

### What is the average price of a medium Edward Wolfe painting?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Wolfe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,014, 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 Wolfe work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Wolfe work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $388, 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 Wolfe's auction record?

Edward Wolfe's auction record is $17,662, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Edward Wolfe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edward-wolfe (updated 2026-11-02).

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.