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Edward Theodore Compton

British · 1849–1921 · Painter, Illustrator

Edward Theodore Compton, usually referred to as E. T. Compton, was an English-born, German artist, illustrator and mountain climber. He is well known for his paintings and… (Wikipedia)

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114lots offered2003–2025years recorded97%sold (108)$6.1kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Edward Theodore Compton, Lyskamm (Monte-Rosa), 1902, Oil on canvasLyskamm (Monte-Rosa)Ketterer Kunst · €68,750≈ $76,911≈ £60,717Sign up to see
  2. Edward Theodore Compton, Blick auf den Großglockner vom Großen Wiesbachhorn, 1919, Oil on canvasBlick auf den Großglockner vom Großen WiesbachhornKetterer Kunst · €53,680≈ $74,384≈ £46,627Sign up to see
  3. Edward Theodore Compton, Gletscherplateau, 1906, Oil on canvasGletscherplateauKetterer Kunst · €60,000≈ $71,622≈ £51,316Sign up to see

Edward Theodore Compton’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 111 auction results for Edward Theodore Compton between 2003 and 2025, of which 108 sold (97%). A further 3 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $152Sign up free to see to $76.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $76.9kSign up free to see for Lyskamm (Monte-Rosa) at Ketterer Kunst in May 2019. The most common medium is watercolors (51 lots). Most results come from Ketterer Kunst (87), im Kinsky (17) and Saráchaga (3).

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  1. Edward Theodore Compton, Haselburg by Bozen in South Tyrol, watercolour on paper; framed
    Haselburg by Bozen in South Tyrol
    Watercolor · Paper
    26,5 x 36,5 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 1108
    €2,800≈ $3,252≈ £2,463HammerSign up free to seeView at im Kinsky ↗
  2. Edward Theodore Compton, Totes Gebirge, Hoher Priel to Dachstein, c. 1908, watercolour on paper; framed
    Totes Gebirge, Hoher Priel to Dachstein, c. 1908
    Watercolor · Paper
    30 x 69,5 cm (cut-out)
    im Kinsky · · Lot 1664
    €6,000≈ $6,944≈ £5,114HammerSign up free to seeView at im Kinsky ↗
  3. Edward Theodore Compton, An Alpine Landscape
    An Alpine Landscape
    62 x 113cm
    Lawrences Auctioneers · · Lot 364
    £14,000≈ $18,904≈ €16,541HammerSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–View at Lawrences Auctioneers ↗
  4. Edward Theodore Compton, Cima di Fiocobon and Cima di Campido from the north-west part of the Altipiano delle Pale di San Martino, Watercolour
    Cima di Fiocobon and Cima di Campido from the north-west part of the Altipiano delle Pale di San Martino
    Watercolor
    43 x 32 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 1098
    €4,032≈ $4,513≈ £3,398Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–1,600View at Lempertz ↗
  5. Edward Theodore Compton, Felsenstudie, Wohl um 1870, Oil on canvas
    Felsenstudie, Wohl um 1870
    Oil · Canvas
    50.5 x 40.5 cm (19.8 x 15.9 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 130
    €6,096≈ $6,450≈ £5,051Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  6. Edward Theodore Compton, Gletscherplateau, 1909, Oil on canvas
    Gletscherplateau, 1909
    Oil · Canvas
    112 x 192 cm (44 x 75.5 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 132
    €59,690≈ $63,158≈ £49,454Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  7. Edward Theodore Compton, Ödenwinkelkees with Johannisberg - Glockner group, 1907, oil on canvas; framed
    Ödenwinkelkees with Johannisberg - Glockner group, 1907
    Oil · Canvas
    53.5 x 80.5 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 3298
    €14,080≈ $15,135≈ £11,892Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €9,000–18,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  8. Edward Theodore Compton, Gerstruben, am Dorfbrunnen mit Blick auf die Höfats, 1907, Oil on canvas
    Gerstruben, am Dorfbrunnen mit Blick auf die Höfats, 1907
    Oil · Canvas
    50 x 75 cm (19.6 x 29.5 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 337
    €5,715≈ $6,228≈ £4,865Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  9. Edward Theodore Compton, Gerstruben vom Dietersbacher Tal kommend, mit Blick auf den Himmelschrofen, 1907, Oil on canvas
    Gerstruben vom Dietersbacher Tal kommend, mit Blick auf den Himmelschrofen, 1907
    Oil · Canvas
    50.5 x 75 cm (19.8 x 29.5 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 338
    €15,240≈ $16,609≈ £12,972Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  10. Edward Theodore Compton, Christlesee bei Gerstruben mit Blick auf die Trettachspitze, 1907, Oil on canvas
    Christlesee bei Gerstruben mit Blick auf die Trettachspitze, 1907
    Oil · Canvas
    50.5 x 75 cm (19.8 x 29.5 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 339
    €4,445≈ $4,844≈ £3,784Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,500–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
Also offered, result not published (3)

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

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Edward Theodore Compton: quick facts

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

$76,911Sign up free to see, for Lyskamm (Monte-Rosa) at Ketterer Kunst (May 2019) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Edward Theodore Compton?

The median sale price is $6.1kSign up free to see across 108 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Edward Theodore Compton have sold at auction?

108 of 111 recorded lots sold between 2003 and 2025. 3 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Edward Theodore Compton?

Ketterer Kunst, im Kinsky and Saráchaga account for the most recorded results. Ketterer Kunst · im Kinsky · Saráchaga

About Edward Theodore Compton

Edward Theodore Compton, usually referred to as E. T. Compton, was an English-born, German artist, illustrator and mountain climber. He is well known for his paintings and drawings of alpine scenery, and as a mountaineer made 300 major ascents including no fewer than 27 first ascents.

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In museum collections

  • Edward Theodore Compton, The JungfrauThe Jungfrau, 1887
    Vanderbilt Museum of Art · Public domain
  • Edward Theodore Compton, High mountain landscapeHigh mountain landscape, 1908
    Führermuseum · Public domain
  • Edward Theodore Compton, The JungfrauThe Jungfrau, 1890
    Manchester Art Gallery · Public domain
  • Edward Theodore Compton, Snow Scene on the Col d'Orny, Valais, SwitzerlandSnow Scene on the Col d'Orny, Valais, Switzerland, 1914
    Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust · Public domain

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