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Edward Penfield

American · 1866–1925 · Painter, Printmaker

Edward Penfield was an American illustrator in the era known as the "Golden Age of American Illustration" and he is considered the father of the American poster. His work has… (Wikipedia)

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Record prices

  1. Edward Penfield, In the Fields, 1917 and Good-Bye Summer: two, mixed media on boardIn the Fields, 1917 and Good-Bye Summer: twoBonhams · $10,158≈ £5,397≈ €7,904Sign up to see
  2. Edward Penfield, A Day of Leisure: A Preliminary Illustration for an Advertisement, gouache on boardA Day of Leisure: A Preliminary Illustration for an AdvertisementBonhams · $5,079≈ £2,699≈ €3,952Sign up to see
  3. Edward Penfield, E.P. and J.W.P., Catskills, 1897, watercolor on paperE.P. and J.W.P., CatskillsRago Auctions · $5,040≈ £4,050≈ €4,661Sign up to see

Edward Penfield’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 78 auction results for Edward Penfield between 2006 and 2025, of which 76 sold (97%). A further 3 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $65Sign up free to see to $10.2kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $10.2kSign up free to see for In the Fields, 1917 and Good-Bye Summer: two at Bonhams in May 2006. The most common medium is watercolors (42 lots). Most results come from Rago Auctions (69), DuMouchelles (3) and Bonhams (3).

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  1. Edward Penfield, The Temple of Truth, Mixed media on canvas
    The Temple of Truth
    Mixed media · Canvas
    34" h x 42" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 90
    $2,400≈ £1,763≈ €2,040HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  2. Edward Penfield, People We Pass, 1896, lithograph in colors
    People We Pass, 1896
    Lithograph
    13⅝ h x 9⅞ w in (35 x 25 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 161
    $126≈ £102≈ €116Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  3. Edward Penfield, People We Pass, 1896, lithograph in colors
    People We Pass, 1896
    Lithograph
    13⅝ h x 9⅞ w in (35 x 25 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 106
    $65≈ £50≈ €58Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  4. Edward Penfield, Study for Harper's, April, 1894, mixed media on paper
    Study for Harper's, April, 1894
    Mixed media · Paper
    15⅞ h x 11¾ w in (40 x 30 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 100
    $1,890≈ £1,519≈ €1,748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Edward Penfield, Study for Harper's August, 1894, watercolor on paper
    Study for Harper's August, 1894
    Watercolor · Paper
    9⅜ h x 7⅜ w in (24 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 102
    $1,764≈ £1,418≈ €1,631Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Edward Penfield, Study for Harper's January (In Washington's Day), c. 1896, watercolor on paper
    Study for Harper's January (In Washington's Day), c. 1896
    Watercolor · Paper
    6½ h x 4½ w in (17 x 11 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 104
    $1,764≈ £1,418≈ €1,631Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Edward Penfield, Harper's January (In Washington's Day), 1896, lithograph in colors
    Harper's January (In Washington's Day), 1896
    Lithograph
    17¼ h x 11¼ w in (44 x 29 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 106
    $710≈ £571≈ €657Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Edward Penfield, Mrs. J.W. Penfield, 1892, watercolor on paperboard
    Mrs. J.W. Penfield, 1892
    Watercolor · Board
    10⅜ h x 5⅜ w in (26 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 110
    $1,032≈ £829≈ €954Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Edward Penfield, E.P. and J.W.P., Catskills, 1897, watercolor on paper
    E.P. and J.W.P., Catskills, 1897
    Watercolor · Paper
    7 h x 10 w in (18 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 111
    $5,040≈ £4,050≈ €4,661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Edward Penfield, Oliver and Jennie, c. 1910, watercolor on paperboard
    Oliver and Jennie, c. 1910
    Watercolor · Board
    22 h x 14⅝ w in (56 x 37 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 112
    $378≈ £304≈ €350Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
Also offered, result not published (3)

Lots by Edward Penfield that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Edward Penfield paintings (3)Edward Penfield works on paper (61)Edward Penfield watercolors (42)Edward Penfield gouaches (8)Edward Penfield drawings (6)Edward Penfield prints (13)Edward Penfield lithographs (12)

Edward Penfield: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Edward Penfield at auction?

$10,158Sign up free to see, for In the Fields, 1917 and Good-Bye Summer: two at Bonhams (May 2006) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Edward Penfield?

The median sale price is $630Sign up free to see across 76 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Edward Penfield have sold at auction?

76 of 78 recorded lots sold between 2006 and 2025. 3 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Edward Penfield?

Rago Auctions, DuMouchelles and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Rago Auctions · DuMouchelles · Bonhams

About Edward Penfield

Edward Penfield was an American illustrator in the era known as the "Golden Age of American Illustration" and he is considered the father of the American poster. His work has been included in almost every major book on American Illustration or the history of the poster. He is also a major figure in the evolution of graphic design.

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In museum collections

  • Edward Penfield, Golf Calendar. FebruaryGolf Calendar. February, 1899
    Poster Section · Public domain
  • Edward Penfield, Harper's August. Tom Sawyer DetectiveHarper's August. Tom Sawyer Detective, 1896
    Poster Section · Public domain
  • Edward Penfield, The Girl on the Land Serves the Nation's Need; apply Y.W.C.A. Land Service CommitteeThe Girl on the Land Serves the Nation's Need; apply Y.W.C.A. Land Service Committee, 1917
    Vanderbilt Museum of Art · Public domain
  • Edward Penfield, Spanish Sketch Mounted in Scrap BookSpanish Sketch Mounted in Scrap Book, 1911
    Brooklyn Museum · Public domain

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