Eric Sloane (1905–1985)
What is Eric Sloane’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 106 auction results for Eric Sloane at 25 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,288 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,697–$25,790, n=8). The auction record is $55,000 for Vermont December (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont December | Oil on board | $55,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 2 | Big Country #4 | Oil on masonite | $45,400 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 3 | Vermont Hill Farm | Oil on board | $40,625 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Old Spring House #2 (Warren, Connecticut) | Oil on masonite | $40,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 5 | A Northwest Wind | Oil on masonite | $34,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 6 | New Hampshire Bridge | Oil on masonite | $31,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 7 | Country Church, 1905 | Oil paint | $29,800 | Christie's | Sep 2007 |
| 8 | March Sunset, 1905 | Oil paint | $28,600 | Christie's | Mar 2008 |
| 9 | October Landscape with a Covered Bridge and Barns, 1905 | Oil on Masonite in original barn siding frame | $28,160 | Bonhams | Aug 2026 |
| 10 | A Single Plane on the Edge of a Storm | Oil on canvas | $26,325 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $21,780 |
| Paintings | 63 | $11,340 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $770 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 57 | $11,500 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $7,638 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $979 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 106 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Eric Sloane is an American artist with 143 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $8,906. 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 Sloane sold in 2026 for $28,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Eric Sloane on OpeningBid →What is a Eric Sloane work worth?
Across 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Sloane work is $8,906.
The median Eric Sloane painting sells for $8,554 across 80 lots.
The median Eric Sloane work on paper sells for $978 across 10 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Eric Sloane paintings typically sell for $4,430–$15,968 (the middle half of 70 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 | 90 | $8,554†‡ | $40,625 | 88.9% | 2026-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $978† | $21,250 | 50% | 2026-05-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $40,312‡ | $55,000 | — | 2025-09-13 |
† 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) | 5 | $2,400–$11,900‡ | $3,302‡ | $21,780 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 70 | $4,430–$15,968†‡ | $9,540†‡ | $40,625 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 6 | $631–$740† | $651† | $1,187 |
† 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 | $40,625 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $31,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $21,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $17,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eric Sloane worth?
Across 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Sloane work is $8,906. The median Eric Sloane painting sells for $8,554 across 80 lots. The median Eric Sloane work on paper sells for $978 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Eric Sloane paintings typically sell for $4,430–$15,968 (the middle half of 70 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 Sloane painting?
Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eric Sloane painting is $8,554. 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 Sloane's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eric Sloane painting is $40,625.
What is the average price of a Eric Sloane work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eric Sloane work on paper is $978. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Eric Sloane's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eric Sloane work on paper is $21,250.
What is the average price of a medium Eric Sloane painting?
Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eric Sloane painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Sloane's auction record?
Eric Sloane's auction record is $55,000, set in 2008.
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