> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emlen-etting · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Emlen Etting auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emlen-etting (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.