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# Harold Edgerton (1903–1990)

Harold Edgerton is an artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,420. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Harold Edgerton sold in 2025 for $13,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Harold Edgerton work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Edgerton work is $2,420.

The median Harold Edgerton photograph sells for $2,420 across 46 lots.

The median Harold Edgerton print sells for $3,920 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Harold Edgerton photographs typically sell for $1,334–$7,012 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $3,920 | $5,625 | — | 2020-04-03 |
| Photography | 52 | $2,420‡ | $61,750 | 88.5% | 2025-10-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $60,000 | $61,750 | — | 2019-10-03 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $1,334–$7,012‡ | $2,415‡ | $61,750 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2010 | $61,750 |
| Photography | 2019 | $60,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $5,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $2,214 |

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 Harold Edgerton worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold Edgerton work is $2,420. The median Harold Edgerton photograph sells for $2,420 across 46 lots. The median Harold Edgerton print sells for $3,920 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Harold Edgerton photographs typically sell for $1,334–$7,012 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Harold Edgerton photograph?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harold Edgerton photograph is $2,420. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Harold Edgerton's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Harold Edgerton photograph is $61,750.

### What is the average price of a small Harold Edgerton photograph?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Harold Edgerton photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,415, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Harold Edgerton's auction record?

Harold Edgerton's auction record is $61,750, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Harold Edgerton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harold-edgerton-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.