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# 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.

## What is a Emlen Pope Etting work 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.

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

## 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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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 Pope Etting auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emlen-pope-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.