> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edwin-smith · updated 2026-11-03

# Edwin (1912–1971)

## What is Edwin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Edwin at 6 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $331 including buyer’s premium (middle half $261–$346, n=7). The auction record is $946 for Edge of a Cornfield (2020, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edge of a Cornfield, 1912 | Photograph | $946 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Edge of a Cornfield | Photograph | $925 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | The Mountain, 1912 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $413 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| 4 | SALOON WINDOW, ARBURY HALL, WARWICKSHIRE, circa 1960 | Silver gelatin print | $404 | Chiswick Auctions | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | The Mountain | Oil on canvas | $403 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | AMONGST THE DAISIES, circa 1939 | Silver gelatin print | $393 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | Edwin Smith (1912-1971) Castle with mementoes, possibly Castle Deudraeth, Portmeirion Pastel | Pastel and collage on buff paper | $355 | Woolley and Wallis | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | GIANT’S CAUSEWAY, COUNTY ANTRIM, 1965 | Silver gelatin exhibition print | $354 | Chiswick Auctions | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Gardening | Gardening signed with initials to the reverse oil on board | $349 | Cheffins Fine Art | May 2026 |
| 10 | Study with skulls, 1912 | Watercolour and gouache | $349 | Sworders | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $349 |
| Photographs | 12 | $320 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $344 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $331 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Edwin is a British artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $338. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Edwin sold in 2026 for $344, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edwin work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edwin work is $338.

The median Edwin photograph sells for $344 across 11 lots.

The median Edwin work on paper sells for $299 across 5 lots.

The median Edwin painting sells for $340 across 10 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 | $296 | $296 | 50% | 2011-08-02 |
| Paintings | 10 | $340† | $480† | — | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $299†‡ | $349 | 45.5% | 2025-10-07 |
| Photography | 13 | $344 | $946 | 84.6% | 2026-06-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Edwin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $296 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $340, record $480. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $480 (buyer's premium not included).

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $304–$408† | $349† | $480† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $346–$794 | $379 | $946 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $242–$287 | $256 | $393 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $946 |
| Photography | 2020 | $925 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $480† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $413 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $349 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $299 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $296 |

† 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 Edwin worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edwin work is $338. The median Edwin photograph sells for $344 across 11 lots. The median Edwin work on paper sells for $299 across 5 lots. The median Edwin painting sells for $340 across 10 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 Edwin photograph?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edwin photograph is $344.

### What is Edwin's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edwin photograph is $946.

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

Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edwin work on paper is $299. 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 Edwin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edwin work on paper is $349.

### What is Edwin's auction record?

Edwin's auction record is $946, set in 2020.

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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, “Edwin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edwin-smith (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.