> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lance-solomon · updated 2026-11-02

# Lance Solomon (1913–1989)

## What is Lance Solomon’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Lance Solomon at 3 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $412 including buyer’s premium (middle half $242–$506, n=15). The auction record is $2,262 for The Dry Creek (2025, Shapiro Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dry Creek, 1913 | Oil on board | $2,262 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Bush Hut and Figures | Oil on canvas laid on board | $2,190 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Creek in Flood, 1946 | Oil on board | $1,597 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2009 |
| 4 | Old Road, 1913 | Oil on board | $1,435 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Aug 2017 |
| 5 | Seascape, 1913 | Oil on board | $1,320 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2020 |
| 6 | Rounding Up the Cattle Before Days End | Oil on canvas on board | $1,204 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2023 |
| 7 | Coastal Scene | Oil on board | $1,049 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Chickens by the Farmhouse, 1948 | Oil | $780 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2008 |
| 9 | Split Rock Mountain, Warrumbungles | Oil on board | $608 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | River Bank | Oil on canvas on board | $587 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $412 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $575 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $345 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lance Solomon is an Australia artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $442. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Lance Solomon sold in 2026 for $445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lance Solomon work worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lance Solomon work is $442.

The median Lance Solomon painting sells for $388 across 69 lots.

The median Lance Solomon work on paper sells for $156 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Lance Solomon paintings typically sell for $189–$467 (the middle half of 50 sold 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 | 90 | $388† | $2,262 | 76.7% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $156† | $424† | 55.6% | 2020-10-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,956† | $2,262 | — | 2026-01-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $189–$467† | $321† | $2,262 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $412–$1,310† | $855† | $2,190 |

† 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 | 2025 | $2,262 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,190 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $526 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $346 |

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 Lance Solomon worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lance Solomon work is $442. The median Lance Solomon painting sells for $388 across 69 lots. The median Lance Solomon work on paper sells for $156 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lance Solomon paintings typically sell for $189–$467 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Lance Solomon painting?

Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lance Solomon painting is $388. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lance Solomon's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lance Solomon painting is $2,262.

### What is the average price of a small Lance Solomon painting?

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lance Solomon painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $321, 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 Lance Solomon painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lance Solomon painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $855, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lance Solomon's auction record?

Lance Solomon's auction record is $2,262, set in 2025.

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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, “Lance Solomon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lance-solomon (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.