Sorel Etrog (1933–2014)
What is Sorel Etrog’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 173 auction results for Sorel Etrog at 16 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,511 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,816–$22,000, n=21). The auction record is $161,000 for Family Group (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Group, 1964 | Bronze | $161,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Standing Figure, 1974 | Bronze | $75,000 | Christie's | Sep 2017 |
| 3 | Untitled (bronze sculpture), 1933 | Bronze | $75,000 | Bonhams | Oct 2017 |
| 4 | War Remembrance, 1961 | Bronze | $69,850 | Phillips | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Homage to Nijinsky, 1977 | Bronze | $62,500 | Phillips | Nov 2013 |
| 6 | The Couple | Bronze | $59,375 | Sotheby's | Mar 2011 |
| 7 | Crusader, 1989 | Marble | $50,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | La Mère, 1962 | Bronze | $47,500 | Phillips | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | The Queen II | Bronze | $38,494 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 10 | High Society, 1964 | Bronze | $38,190 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 80 | $13,860 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $681 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $31,048 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $16,433 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $6,816 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 173 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Sorel Etrog is a Canadian artist with 187 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $11,872. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sorel Etrog sold in 2026 for $16,766, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Sorel Etrog record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Sorel Etrog on OpeningBid →What is a Sorel Etrog work worth?
Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sorel Etrog work is $11,872.
The median Sorel Etrog sculpture sells for $13,860 across 111 lots.
The median Sorel Etrog print sells for $195 across 20 lots.
The median Sorel Etrog work on paper sells for $917 across 17 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Sorel Etrog sculptures typically sell for $5,236–$11,970 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Sorel Etrog sculptures typically sell for $14,618–$25,185 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 21 | $195 | $250 | 95.2% | 2020-10-15 |
| Paintings | 3 | $10,312 | $10,312 | — | 2023-05-25 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $917‡ | $1,800 | 89.5% | 2022-11-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 123 | $13,860‡ | $161,000 | 90.2% | 2026-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $69,850‡ | $161,000 | — | 2023-11-15 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sorel Etrog's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $195 with 95.2% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $10,312, record $10,312. A typical Sorel Etrog painting sells for around 53× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $69,850.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $190–$201 | $201 | $250 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $423–$1,436 | $938 | $1,500 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $5,236–$11,970‡ | $7,158‡ | $22,602‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $14,618–$25,185‡ | $18,288‡ | $69,850 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $25,200–$62,500‡ | $35,000‡ | $161,000 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $161,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $75,000 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $10,312 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $201 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sorel Etrog worth?
Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sorel Etrog work is $11,872. The median Sorel Etrog sculpture sells for $13,860 across 111 lots. The median Sorel Etrog print sells for $195 across 20 lots. The median Sorel Etrog work on paper sells for $917 across 17 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Sorel Etrog sculptures typically sell for $5,236–$11,970 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Sorel Etrog sculptures typically sell for $14,618–$25,185 (the middle half of 22 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 Sorel Etrog sculpture?
Based on 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sorel Etrog sculpture is $13,860. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sorel Etrog's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sorel Etrog sculpture is $161,000.
What is the average price of a Sorel Etrog print?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sorel Etrog print is $195.
What is Sorel Etrog's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sorel Etrog print is $250.
What is the average price of a Sorel Etrog work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sorel Etrog work on paper is $917. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sorel Etrog's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sorel Etrog work on paper is $1,800.
What is the average price of a small Sorel Etrog sculpture?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sorel Etrog sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,158, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Sorel Etrog sculpture?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sorel Etrog sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,288, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sorel Etrog's auction record?
Sorel Etrog's auction record is $161,000, set in 2013.
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