> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-soldner · updated 2026-11-03

# Paul Soldner (1921–2011)

## What is Paul Soldner’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 85 auction results for Paul Soldner at 16 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,747 including buyer’s premium (middle half $975–$2,996, n=28). The auction record is $27,940 for Pedestal Piece (2025, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedestal Piece, 1985 | Pedestal piece | $27,940 | Rago Arts | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Pedestal Piece, 1985 | Slab-built and raku-fired earthenware, painted wood base | $27,940 | Wright | Feb 2025 |
| 3 | Floor Pot, 1959 | Terracotta | $10,620 | Wright | Dec 2003 |
| 4 | Charger, 1975 | Ceramic | $10,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2017 |
| 5 | Massive sculptural vessel, 1921 | Architectural terracotta | $8,750 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |
| 6 | Tall vase with figures, 1975 | Architectural terracotta | $5,715 | Rago Arts | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Fine large vase, 1921 | Architectural terracotta | $4,688 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |
| 8 | Tall vase with figures, 1975 | Glazed and raku-fired earthenware | $4,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Tall vase with figures, 1975 | Glazed and raku-fired earthenware | $4,500 | Wright | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Large Vessel, 1921 | Architectural terracotta | $4,375 | Rago Arts | May 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 44 | $1,583 |
| Other | 30 | $1,418 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $2,673 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $1,250 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 85 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Soldner is an American artist with 122 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,380. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Soldner sold in 2026 for $3,724, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Soldner work worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Soldner work is $1,380.

The median Paul Soldner painting sells for $2,375 across 1 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 | 2 | $2,375 | $2,375 | 50% | 2016-05-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $10,620 | $27,940 | — | 2025-02-19 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $2,375 |

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 Paul Soldner worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Soldner work is $1,380. The median Paul Soldner painting sells for $2,375 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paul Soldner's auction record?

Paul Soldner's auction record is $27,940, set in 2025.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Soldner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-soldner (updated 2026-11-03).

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.