Edwin Long Auction Prices and Value Guide
Edwin Long auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 215 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Edwin Long auction prices: quick answer
Edwin Long auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Edwin Long
- Source records
- 215
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Edwin Long
Edwin Longsden Long (1829–1891) was an English painter celebrated for large-scale Orientalist, biblical, and historical compositions that brought scenes from the ancient world to Victorian audiences. Born in Bath and active in London, Long combined narrative ambition with archaeological detail, reflecting his interest in Near Eastern antiquity. Works such as The Babylonian Marriage Market and Anno Domini established his reputation among the most successful painters of his generation. He also produced portraits and genre scenes. Long exhibited widely during his career and his paintings achieved high prices in his lifetime, reflecting strong contemporary demand. His works are now held in public collections and continue to appear at major auction houses, where collectors seek out his distinctive blend of academic technique and exotic subject matter.
Orientalismoil on canvasBiblical scenesAncient Near Eastern lifeHistory paintingPortraiture
Common works and media
Edwin Long worked primarily in oil on canvas. His auction-visible output includes large-scale Orientalist and biblical narrative paintings, history scenes set in ancient Egypt, Babylon, and the Levant, formal portraits, and smaller genre subjects. Print reproductions of his most popular compositions were widely circulated in the Victorian era and may also appear in collections.
Market and appraisal context
Edwin Long's paintings appear regularly at auction, with his most sought-after works being large Orientalist and biblical canvases. Value depends heavily on scale, subject, provenance, and condition. Works with strong exhibition histories or early provenance linked to the artist's studio tend to outperform smaller or less-documented pieces. Collectors should verify attribution carefully, as Long's output ranges from ambitious multi-figure compositions to more modest cabinet paintings. Condition assessment is essential, particularly for large canvases that may have undergone historical lining or restoration.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Appraisal caveats
- Attribution should be verified against documented works; Long's output includes both major exhibition pieces and smaller cabinet paintings.
- Condition is especially important for large-scale Victorian canvases, which may have undergone historical restoration.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- RKD — Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Edwin Long worth?
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