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# 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.

**1 Eric Pape work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Eric Pape work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Eric Pape auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/eric-pape (updated 2026-11-02).

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.