Emlen Pope Etting (1905–1993)
Emlen Pope Etting is an American artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $300. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Emlen Pope Etting sold in 2024 for $437, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emlen Pope Etting work is $300.
The median Emlen Pope Etting work on paper sells for $175 across 19 lots.
The median Emlen Pope Etting painting sells for $425 across 20 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 | 26 | $425† | $2,000† | 76.9% | 2024-07-18 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $175† | $400† | 67.9% | 2024-12-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,000† | $2,000† | — | 2024-04-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $362–$431† | $425† | $700† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $350–$525† | $475† | $1,180† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $150–$225† | $175† | $400† |
† 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 | 2024 | $2,000† |
| Paintings | 2013 | $1,180† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $400† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $375† |
† 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 Pope Etting worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emlen Pope Etting work is $300. The median Emlen Pope Etting work on paper sells for $175 across 19 lots. The median Emlen Pope Etting painting sells for $425 across 20 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Emlen Pope Etting work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emlen Pope Etting work on paper is $175. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Emlen Pope Etting's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emlen Pope Etting work on paper is $400. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $400 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Emlen Pope Etting painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emlen Pope Etting painting is $425. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Emlen Pope Etting's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emlen Pope Etting painting is $2,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Emlen Pope Etting work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emlen Pope Etting work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $175, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Emlen Pope Etting painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emlen Pope Etting painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $475, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Emlen Pope Etting's auction record?
Emlen Pope Etting's auction record is $2,000, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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