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# Simeon Solomon (1840–1905)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 122 auction results for Simeon Solomon at 15 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,803 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,423–$50,871, n=6). The auction record is $242,289 for A Prelude by Bach (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Prelude by Bach, 1868 | Gouache | $242,289 | Christie's | Jul 2016 |
| 2 | A Greek High Priest, 1867 | Pencil, watercolour and bodycolour heightened with gum arabic on paper | $92,483 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Love at the waters of oblivion, 1840 | Paper | $75,688 | Christie's | Sep 2021 |
| 4 | A priestess of Diana offering Poppies, 1840 | Gouache | $65,676 | Christie's | Dec 2015 |
| 5 | Head of a youth, 1888 | Drawing | $64,568 | Christie's | Jul 2017 |
| 6 | Night and her child Sleep, 1892 | Drawing | $62,997 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 7 | The Scrolls of Law | Oil on board | $61,101 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | The Knight of the Lord's Passion, 1840 | Oil paint | $55,175 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 9 | The Child Jeremiah, 1861 | Oil on canvas | $48,676 | Sotheby's | Jul 2023 |
| 10 | The Annunciation, 1884 | Drawing | $46,419 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $23,233 |
| Other | 57 | $10,664 |
| Works on paper | 50 | $7,489 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $14,036 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 92 | $9,947 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 122 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Simeon Solomon is a British (modern) artist with 133 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $10,159. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Simeon Solomon sold in 2026 for $92,483, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Simeon Solomon work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Simeon Solomon work worth?

Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simeon Solomon work is $10,159.

The median Simeon Solomon work on paper sells for $8,563 across 108 lots.

The median Simeon Solomon painting sells for $25,302 across 10 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Simeon Solomon work on papers typically sell for $4,546–$15,339 (the middle half of 91 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 | 13 | $25,302 | $61,101 | 76.9% | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 116 | $8,563†‡ | $242,289 | 93.1% | 2026-07-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $65,676 | $242,289 | — | 2026-07-01 |

† 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 | $20,178–$48,676 | $21,574 | $61,101 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $18,896–$35,902 | $29,031 | $55,175 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 91 | $4,546–$15,339†‡ | $8,868†‡ | $92,483 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $4,575–$21,464 | $7,365 | $242,289 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $242,289 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $92,483 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $61,101 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $55,175 |

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 Simeon Solomon worth?

Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simeon Solomon work is $10,159. The median Simeon Solomon work on paper sells for $8,563 across 108 lots. The median Simeon Solomon painting sells for $25,302 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Simeon Solomon work on papers typically sell for $4,546–$15,339 (the middle half of 91 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 Simeon Solomon work on paper?

Based on 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Simeon Solomon work on paper is $8,563. 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 Simeon Solomon's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Simeon Solomon work on paper is $242,289.

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

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Simeon Solomon painting is $25,302.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Simeon Solomon painting is $61,101.

### What is the average price of a small Simeon Solomon work on paper?

Based on 91 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Simeon Solomon work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,868, 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 the average price of a medium Simeon Solomon work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Simeon Solomon work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,365, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Simeon Solomon's auction record is $242,289, set in 2016.

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