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

# Edwin Tanner (1920–1980)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Edwin Tanner at 4 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $25,999 including buyer’s premium (middle half $16,466–$59,570, n=5). The auction record is $76,782 for PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS (2011, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $76,782 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2011 |
| 2 | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $64,997 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2025 |
| 3 | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $59,570 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2025 |
| 4 | SELF PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST STUNTING, 1958 | Oil on composition board | $43,332 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2022 |
| 5 | LIGHTNING CONDUCTORS, 1961 | Oil on composition board | $42,342 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2012 |
| 6 | A HORSE, A HORSE, MY KINGDOM FOR A HORSE (RICHARD III), 1977 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $34,665 | Deutscher and Hackett | Feb 2022 |
| 7 | The Engineer's Workshop, 1957 | Oil on canvas on composition board | $34,665 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2020 |
| 8 | Homage to A.D. Hope, 1975 - 76 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $25,999 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2025 |
| 9 | The Board of Directors, 1955 | Oil on canvas on board | $24,488 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2019 |
| 10 | GIFT HORSE, 1956 | Oil on canvas on board | $16,466 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $25,999 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $34,665 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $7,049 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Edwin Tanner is an Australian artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $16,466. 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 Edwin Tanner sold in 2026 for $16,466, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edwin Tanner work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edwin Tanner work is $16,466.

The median Edwin Tanner painting sells for $30,332 across 15 lots.

The median Edwin Tanner work on paper sells for $7,049 across 2 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 | 16 | $30,332† | $76,782 | 93.8% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $7,049‡ | $7,049 | — | 2011-08-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $16,466–$34,665† | $24,488† | $46,706† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $13,784–$43,332 | $34,665 | $76,782 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $76,782 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $64,997 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $7,049 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $7,049‡ |

‡ 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 Edwin Tanner worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edwin Tanner work is $16,466. The median Edwin Tanner painting sells for $30,332 across 15 lots. The median Edwin Tanner work on paper sells for $7,049 across 2 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 Tanner painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edwin Tanner painting is $30,332. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Edwin Tanner's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edwin Tanner painting is $76,782.

### What is Edwin Tanner's auction record?

Edwin Tanner's auction record is $76,782, set in 2011.

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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 Tanner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edwin-tanner (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.