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# Thomas Alva Edison (1847–1931)

Thomas Alva Edison is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,200. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Thomas Alva Edison sold in 2018 for a hammer price of $2,200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thomas Alva Edison work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Alva Edison work is $2,200.

The median Thomas Alva Edison photograph sells for $2,400 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 5 | $2,400 | $6,600 | 60% | 2007-06-19 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2007 | $6,600 |
| Photography | 2007 | $2,400 |

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 Thomas Alva Edison worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Alva Edison work is $2,200. The median Thomas Alva Edison photograph sells for $2,400 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Thomas Alva Edison's auction record?

Thomas Alva Edison's auction record is $6,600, set in 2007.

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

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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.