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# Melvin Sokolsky (1933–2022)

## What is Melvin Sokolsky’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Melvin Sokolsky at 8 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,286 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,875–$7,013, n=9). The auction record is $61,920 for Simone, Bubble, Seine, Paris (2026, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simone, Bubble, Seine, Paris | Platinum-palladium print, printed later | $61,920 | Phillips | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Paris 1963, 1996 | Los Angeles: Leafcar Editions, 1996. Twelve gelatin silver prints | $30,000 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Paris 1963, 1996 | Los Angeles: Leafcar Editions. Twelve gelatin silver prints, printed 1996 | $30,000 | Phillips | Oct 2016 |
| 4 | Sidekick, Paris | Myrrh | $20,320 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | Du Taxi, Paris, 1963, 1963 | Archival pigment print | $17,850 | Bonhams | Apr 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Over New York | Myrrh | $37,800 | Phillips | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Over New York, 1963 | Myrrh | $27,255 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Paris, 1996 | Los Angeles: Leafcar Editions. Twelve gelatin silver prints, printed 1996 | $25,800 | Phillips | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Over New York, 1963 | Myrrh | $23,940 | Phillips | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Over New York | Myrrh | $20,160 | Phillips | Apr 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 45 | $5,825 |
| Other | 6 | $5,484 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $12,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $5,304 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Melvin Sokolsky is an American artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,825.

A work by Melvin Sokolsky sold in 2026 for $61,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Melvin Sokolsky work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Melvin Sokolsky work is $5,825.

The median Melvin Sokolsky photograph sells for $5,250 across 40 lots.

The median Melvin Sokolsky print sells for $12,500 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Melvin Sokolsky photographs typically sell for $2,429–$9,207 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $12,500 | $61,920 | 78.6% | 2026-10-15 |
| Photography | 55 | $5,250 | $30,000 | 72.7% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $33,900 | $61,920 | — | 2026-10-08 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $10,000–$27,255 | $20,160 | $61,920 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $2,429–$9,207 | $5,304 | $30,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $4,322–$14,700 | $4,941 | $20,320 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $61,920 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $37,800 |
| Photography | 2016 | $30,000 |
| Photography | 2019 | $30,000 |

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 Melvin Sokolsky worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Melvin Sokolsky work is $5,825. The median Melvin Sokolsky photograph sells for $5,250 across 40 lots. The median Melvin Sokolsky print sells for $12,500 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Melvin Sokolsky photographs typically sell for $2,429–$9,207 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Melvin Sokolsky photograph?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Melvin Sokolsky photograph is $5,250.

### What is Melvin Sokolsky's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Melvin Sokolsky photograph is $30,000.

### What is the average price of a Melvin Sokolsky print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Melvin Sokolsky print is $12,500.

### What is Melvin Sokolsky's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Melvin Sokolsky print is $61,920.

### What is the average price of a small Melvin Sokolsky photograph?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Melvin Sokolsky photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,304, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Melvin Sokolsky's auction record?

Melvin Sokolsky's auction record is $61,920, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.