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# LEAR, Edward (1812–1888)

LEAR, Edward is a British artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $4,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by LEAR, Edward sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $9,600 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a LEAR, Edward work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a LEAR, Edward work is $4,000.

The median LEAR, Edward work on paper sells for $4,000 across 11 lots.

The median LEAR, Edward print sells for $1,485 across 2 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 | 2 | $1,485† | $2,250† | — | 2025-04-05 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $4,000† | $50,000† | — | 2026-02-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $3,450–$16,320† | $4,000† | $50,000† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $50,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $27,500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,250† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $720† |

† 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 LEAR, Edward worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a LEAR, Edward work is $4,000. The median LEAR, Edward work on paper sells for $4,000 across 11 lots. The median LEAR, Edward print sells for $1,485 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a LEAR, Edward work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a LEAR, Edward work on paper is $4,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is LEAR, Edward's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a LEAR, Edward work on paper is $50,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $50,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small LEAR, Edward work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small LEAR, Edward work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is LEAR, Edward's auction record?

LEAR, Edward's auction record is $50,000, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $50,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “LEAR, Edward auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lear-edward (updated 2026-11-02).

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.