Edward Sorel (b. 1929)
Edward Sorel is an American artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,625. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Edward Sorel sold in 2025 for $5,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edward Sorel on OpeningBid →What is a Edward Sorel work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Sorel work is $1,625.
The median Edward Sorel work on paper sells for $1,500 across 27 lots.
The median Edward Sorel print sells for $3,000 across 1 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 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | — | 2022-12-15 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $1,500†‡ | $9,600 | 81.8% | 2025-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $781–$2,375†‡ | $1,375†‡ | $9,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $919–$3,055 | $2,400 | $4,080 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $9,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $9,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Sorel worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Sorel work is $1,625. The median Edward Sorel work on paper sells for $1,500 across 27 lots. The median Edward Sorel print sells for $3,000 across 1 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 Edward Sorel work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Sorel work on paper is $1,500. 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 Edward Sorel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Sorel work on paper is $9,600.
What is the average price of a small Edward Sorel work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Sorel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,375, 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 Edward Sorel's auction record?
Edward Sorel's auction record is $9,600, set in 2012.
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