Edwin Scheier (1910–2008)
What is Edwin Scheier’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for Edwin Scheier at 14 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $456–$1,066, n=6). The auction record is $8,888 for Edwin and Mary Scheier Large Decorated Pottery Vase (2011, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edwin and Mary Scheier Large Decorated Pottery Vase, 1972 | Decorated pottery | $8,888 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Dec 2011 |
| 2 | Totem, 1960 | Terracotta | $4,825 | Bonhams | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Adam and Eve | Woven wool tapestry ... depicting Adam and Eve and the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil and serpent in ivory on dark brown ground, excluding fringe | $4,406 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1962 | Ceramics | $3,250 | Rago Arts | Sep 2020 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1971 | Guanacaste | $3,000 | Rago Arts | Sep 2020 |
| 6 | Pottery Vase and Catalog, 1992 | Stoneware | $2,844 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Dec 2008 |
| 7 | Untitled (encaustic and sand on board), 1982 | Encaustic | $2,750 | Rago Arts | Mar 2021 |
| 8 | Untitled (guanacaste sculpture), 1966 | Guanacaste | $2,750 | Rago Arts | Sep 2020 |
| 9 | tapestry, 1970 | Tapestry | $2,750 | Rago Arts | Sep 2020 |
| 10 | Edwin Scheier Ceramic Bowl w/ Applied Decoration | Stoneware | $2,500 | Revere Auctions | Jan 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 22 | $1,375 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,188 |
| Other | 43 | $1,125 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $1,375 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $997 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Edwin Scheier is an American artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,188. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Edwin Scheier sold in 2025 for $1,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edwin Scheier work is $1,188.
The median Edwin Scheier sculpture sells for $1,500 across 11 lots.
The median Edwin Scheier painting sells for $1,305 across 10 lots.
The median Edwin Scheier print sells for $686 across 4 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $686† | $2,000† | 57.1% | 2022-03-02 |
| Paintings | 10 | $1,305 | $2,750 | — | 2022-03-02 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,820† | $2,080 | 75% | 2024-09-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $1,500 | $3,000 | 61.1% | 2022-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $4,616 | $8,888 | — | 2020-09-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Edwin Scheier's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $686 with 57.1% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $1,305, record $2,750. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $4,616.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,188–$1,950 | $1,235 | $2,750 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,083–$1,875 | $1,375 | $3,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $3,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $2,750 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,210 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,080 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $2,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,820 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,105 |
† 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 Edwin Scheier worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edwin Scheier work is $1,188. The median Edwin Scheier sculpture sells for $1,500 across 11 lots. The median Edwin Scheier painting sells for $1,305 across 10 lots. The median Edwin Scheier print sells for $686 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Edwin Scheier sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edwin Scheier sculpture is $1,500.
What is Edwin Scheier's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edwin Scheier sculpture is $3,000.
What is Edwin Scheier's auction record?
Edwin Scheier's auction record is $8,888, set in 2011.
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