Edward Lear (1812–1888)
Edward Lear is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,968. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Edward Lear is recorded as sold in 2024 for $5,563; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edward Lear on OpeningBid →What is a Edward Lear work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Lear work is $1,968.
The median Edward Lear work on paper sells for $1,968 across 5 lots.
The median Edward Lear photograph sells for $780 across 3 lots.
The median Edward Lear print sells for $4,517 across 3 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 | 3 | $4,517 | $4,572 | — | 2019-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,968‡ | $5,563‡ | — | 2025-11-12 |
| Photography | 4 | $780‡ | $4,430 | 75% | 2022-11-24 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,563‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $4,572 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $4,517 |
| Photography | 2021 | $4,430 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,525‡ |
| Photography | 2022 | $780‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Lear worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Lear work is $1,968. The median Edward Lear work on paper sells for $1,968 across 5 lots. The median Edward Lear photograph sells for $780 across 3 lots. The median Edward Lear print sells for $4,517 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Edward Lear's auction record?
Edward Lear's auction record is $5,563, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Edward Lear record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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