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# Edward Wormley (1907–1995)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,421 auction results for Edward Wormley at 28 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,600 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,408–$5,738, n=119). The auction record is $66,000 for "Listen to Me" Chaise, Model No. 4873 (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Listen to Me" Chaise, Model No. 4873 | — | $66,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 2 | Chaise Longue, 1946 | Mahogany | $44,100 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Important slide archive from the estate of Edward Wormley, 1932 | Printing ink | $38,400 | Wright | May 2006 |
| 4 | Rare bench, model 4871, 1948 | Leather | $35,000 | Wright | Nov 2015 |
| 5 | Modèle 4908 et 4909, 1949 | Canapés | $33,634 | PIASA | Sep 2014 |
| 6 | Sectional sofas, model 5945A and model 5947L, 1960 | Walnut | $32,500 | Wright | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Alexandria chairs model 6004, 1960 | Leather | $28,800 | Wright | Dec 2007 |
| 8 | Edward Wormley (1907-1995), 1962 | Table | $28,011 | PIASA | Sep 2014 |
| 9 | Alexandria chairs model 6004, 1960 | Leather | $27,940 | Wright | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Modèle 4827 Paire de chauffeuses, 1948 | Tissu Édition Dunbar Date de création : 1948 H 76 × L 69 × P 79 cm Bibliographie : Du | $27,844 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 42 | $2,963 |
| Other | 1,304 | $2,623 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,380 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $4,032 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 554 | $3,644 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 686 | $2,125 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,421 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Edward Wormley is an American artist with 1,677 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,530. 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 Wormley sold in 2026 for $8,859, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Edward Wormley work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Edward Wormley work worth?

Across 1,405 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Wormley work is $2,530.

The median Edward Wormley sculpture sells for $3,125 across 36 lots.

The median Edward Wormley painting sells for $2,500 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $2,500 | $7,500 | — | 2025-01-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 41 | $3,125 | $25,200 | 87.8% | 2026-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 71 | $18,697 | $66,000 | — | 2026-08-20 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $756–$2,438 | $1,150 | $12,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $3,375–$9,600 | $4,688 | $25,200 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $25,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $20,000 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $7,500 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,540 |

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 Wormley worth?

Across 1,405 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Wormley work is $2,530. The median Edward Wormley sculpture sells for $3,125 across 36 lots. The median Edward Wormley painting sells for $2,500 across 6 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 Wormley sculpture?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Wormley sculpture is $3,125.

### What is Edward Wormley's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Wormley sculpture is $25,200.

### What is the average price of a medium Edward Wormley sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Wormley sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Edward Wormley sculpture?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Edward Wormley sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Edward Wormley's auction record?

Edward Wormley's auction record is $66,000, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Edward Wormley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edward-wormley (updated 2026-11-03).

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.