Lionel Edwards (1878–1966)
Lionel Edwards is a British artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $603. 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 Lionel Edwards sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $6,733 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lionel Edwards on OpeningBid →What is a Lionel Edwards work worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lionel Edwards work is $603.
The median Lionel Edwards work on paper sells for $1,201 across 28 lots.
The median Lionel Edwards print sells for $88 across 20 lots.
The median Lionel Edwards painting sells for $5,263 across 11 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Lionel Edwards work on papers typically sell for $628–$1,593 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 | 35 | $88†‡ | $448‡ | 57.1% | 2024-01-06 |
| Paintings | 13 | $5,263†‡ | $35,363‡ | 84.6% | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $1,201†‡ | $4,449† | 75.7% | 2024-06-26 |
| Photography | 1 | $105 | $105 | — | 2026-04-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $20,495†‡ | $35,363‡ | — | 2025-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lionel Edwards's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (35 lots) median $88 with 57.1% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $5,263, record $35,363. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Lionel Edwards painting sells for around 60× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $20,495.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $42–$153†‡ | $72†‡ | $347‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $49–$350†‡ | $143†‡ | $448‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $4,858–$15,853†‡ | $6,528†‡ | $35,363‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $628–$1,593†‡ | $1,201†‡ | $3,034† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $922–$2,906†‡ | $1,839†‡ | $4,449† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $35,363‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $29,780‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,449† |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $3,957‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $448‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $439 |
| Photography | 2026 | $105 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Lionel Edwards worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lionel Edwards work is $603. The median Lionel Edwards work on paper sells for $1,201 across 28 lots. The median Lionel Edwards print sells for $88 across 20 lots. The median Lionel Edwards painting sells for $5,263 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lionel Edwards work on papers typically sell for $628–$1,593 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 Lionel Edwards work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lionel Edwards work on paper is $1,201. 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 Lionel Edwards's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lionel Edwards work on paper is $4,449. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,449 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Lionel Edwards print?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lionel Edwards print is $88. 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 Lionel Edwards's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lionel Edwards print is $448. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Lionel Edwards painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lionel Edwards painting is $5,263. 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 Lionel Edwards's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lionel Edwards painting is $35,363. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Lionel Edwards work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lionel Edwards work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,201, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Lionel Edwards print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lionel Edwards print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Lionel Edwards's auction record?
Lionel Edwards's auction record is $35,363, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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