Eric Pape (1870–1938)
Eric Pape is an American artist with 146 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,495. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Eric Pape sold in 2012 for $2,489, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Pape work is $1,495.
The median Eric Pape painting sells for $1,725 across 67 lots.
The median Eric Pape work on paper sells for $1,198 across 32 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Eric Pape paintings typically sell for $677–$2,347 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Eric Pape paintings typically sell for $1,112–$3,668 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 100 | $1,725‡ | $62,500 | 67% | 2023-04-07 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $1,198†‡ | $9,200 | 78% | 2023-05-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $12,700 | $62,500 | — | 2009-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $677–$2,347‡ | $1,150‡ | $4,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,112–$3,668 | $1,858 | $62,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $1,500–$5,500‡ | $2,300‡ | $47,000 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $506–$1,386† | $894† | $9,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $1,035–$2,750‡ | $1,763‡ | $4,888 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $62,500 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $47,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $9,200 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $4,888 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eric Pape worth?
Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Pape work is $1,495. The median Eric Pape painting sells for $1,725 across 67 lots. The median Eric Pape work on paper sells for $1,198 across 32 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Eric Pape paintings typically sell for $677–$2,347 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Eric Pape paintings typically sell for $1,112–$3,668 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 Eric Pape painting?
Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eric Pape painting is $1,725. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Eric Pape's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eric Pape painting is $62,500.
What is the average price of a Eric Pape work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eric Pape work on paper is $1,198. 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 Eric Pape's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eric Pape work on paper is $9,200.
What is the average price of a small Eric Pape painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eric Pape painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Eric Pape painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eric Pape painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,858, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Eric Pape's auction record?
Eric Pape's auction record is $62,500, set in 2009.
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