Lionel Edwards (1878–1966)
Lionel Edwards is a British artist with 121 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $208. 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 $224 (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 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lionel Edwards work is $208.
The median Lionel Edwards print sells for $119 across 56 lots.
The median Lionel Edwards work on paper sells for $1,145 across 15 lots.
The median Lionel Edwards painting sells for $2,041 across 6 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Lionel Edwards prints typically sell for $50–$218 (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 | 92 | $119†‡ | $775 | 60.9% | 2026-06-19 |
| Paintings | 10 | $2,041† | $26,495† | 60% | 2023-09-20 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $1,145†‡ | $11,836 | 68.2% | 2025-01-15 |
| Photography | 2 | $286‡ | $336 | — | 2021-02-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $7,198† | $26,495† | — | 2023-09-20 |
† 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 (92 lots) median $119 with 60.9% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $2,041, record $26,495. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,495 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Lionel Edwards painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $7,198.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $68–$221†‡ | $126†‡ | $775 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $50–$218†‡ | $119†‡ | $400 |
† 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) | 9 | $638–$1,144†‡ | $804†‡ | $1,615† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,148–$9,495† | $1,275† | $11,836 |
† 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 | 2022 | $26,495† |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $11,836 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $9,495† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $4,901† |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $775 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $690 |
| Photography | 1999 | $336 |
| Photography | 2021 | $237‡ |
† 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 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lionel Edwards work is $208. The median Lionel Edwards print sells for $119 across 56 lots. The median Lionel Edwards work on paper sells for $1,145 across 15 lots. The median Lionel Edwards painting sells for $2,041 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lionel Edwards prints typically sell for $50–$218 (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 print?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lionel Edwards print is $119. 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 $775.
What is the average price of a Lionel Edwards work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lionel Edwards work on paper is $1,145. 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 $11,836.
What is the average price of a medium Lionel Edwards print?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lionel Edwards print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $119, 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 small Lionel Edwards print?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lionel Edwards print (small (under 50 cm)) is $126, 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 $26,495, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,495 (buyer's premium not included).
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