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# Solomon Ethe (1924–2024)

Solomon Ethe is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $2,250.

A work by Solomon Ethe sold in 2026 for $2,304, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Solomon Ethe work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Solomon Ethe work is $2,250.

The median Solomon Ethe painting sells for $2,268 across 35 lots.

The median Solomon Ethe work on paper sells for $504 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Solomon Ethe paintings typically sell for $1,838–$3,625 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $2,268 | $15,000 | 89.7% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $504 | $567 | 66.7% | 2024-03-06 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,838–$3,625 | $2,259 | $15,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,160–$8,820 | $4,410 | $13,860 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $13,860 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $567 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $441 |

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 Solomon Ethe worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Solomon Ethe work is $2,250. The median Solomon Ethe painting sells for $2,268 across 35 lots. The median Solomon Ethe work on paper sells for $504 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Solomon Ethe paintings typically sell for $1,838–$3,625 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

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

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Solomon Ethe painting is $2,268.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Solomon Ethe painting is $15,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Solomon Ethe painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Solomon Ethe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,259, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Solomon Ethe's auction record is $15,000, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.