Emlen Etting (1905–1993)
Emlen Etting is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $575. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Emlen Etting sold in 2022 for $20,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Emlen Etting on OpeningBid →What is a Emlen Etting work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emlen Etting work is $575.
The median Emlen Etting painting sells for $600 across 11 lots.
The median Emlen Etting work on paper sells for $225 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $600† | $20,160 | — | 2023-04-03 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $225† | $625 | — | 2023-04-03 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $550–$1,125† | $750† | $20,160 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $20,160 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $625 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $225† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emlen Etting worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emlen Etting work is $575. The median Emlen Etting painting sells for $600 across 11 lots. The median Emlen Etting work on paper sells for $225 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Emlen Etting painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emlen Etting painting is $600. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Emlen Etting's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emlen Etting painting is $20,160.
What is Emlen Etting's auction record?
Emlen Etting's auction record is $20,160, set in 2022.
See the full Emlen Etting record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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