Simeon Solomon Auction Prices and Value Guide

Simeon Solomon auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 231 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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Artist
Simeon Solomon
Source records
231
Market update
2026-02-16

Simeon Solomon market snapshot

Simeon Solomon shows deep auction liquidity with 189 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $6,930. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 1 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2026-02-10.

Realized price distribution

  • Under $1,000 (3.5% · 5 sales)
  • $1,000 to $10,000 (58.5% · 83 sales)
  • $10,000+ (38.0% · 54 sales)
Median sale (last 12 months)
$12,000
Sales recorded (last 12 months)
1
Median shift vs prior year
+41.2%
Latest recorded sale
2026-02-10

Artist context

About Simeon Solomon

Simeon Solomon (1840–1905) was a British painter associated with the Pre-Raphaelite circle, recognized for lyrical depictions of Jewish religious life, biblical narratives, and classical subjects. Born in London into a prominent Jewish family, Solomon exhibited at the Royal Academy from the age of eighteen and moved within the artistic milieu of Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Edward Burne-Jones. His work is notable for its androgynous figures and its early, frank exploration of same-sex desire—themes that distinguish him from his contemporaries. Solomon's public career ended after arrests in 1873 and 1874, after which he lived in obscurity but continued to produce art. His paintings, watercolors, and drawings are held by major institutions including Tate and are the subject of renewed scholarly attention for their treatment of identity, faith, and desire.

Pre-Raphaeliteoil paintingwatercolordrawingJewish life and ritualsame-sex desire and androgynous figuresChristian religious scenesportraits

Common works and media

Solomon commonly produced oil paintings, watercolors, and chalk or pencil drawings. Recurring subjects include Jewish religious ceremonies and figures, biblical and Christian scenes drawn from both Hebrew and Christian scripture, classical and mythological compositions, and portraits. His later work tends toward smaller-scale drawings and watercolors. Collectors may also encounter prints and reproductive engravings after his compositions.

Market and appraisal context

Solomon's works appear at auction primarily as Victorian paintings, drawings, and works on paper. Because his career was cut short, his surviving body of work is smaller than that of many Pre-Raphaelite peers, which can support collector interest. Key valuation factors include medium (oils over works on paper), subject matter (Jewish ritual scenes and androgynous figures are distinctive), provenance linking to the Pre-Raphaelite circle, condition, and exhibition history. Authentication may require specialist opinion, as no modern catalogue raisonné was identified in the available sources.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Old Master & British Drawings
  • Victorian Paintings
  • Works on Paper

Value drivers

  1. Attribution: works are generally well documented but later copies and studio variants circulate
  2. Medium: oil paintings command higher values than watercolors and drawings
  3. Subject: works depicting Jewish ritual or androgynous figures are distinctive and sought after
  4. Provenance: documented exhibition history or Pre-Raphaelite circle provenance adds value
  5. Condition: many works on paper from the Victorian period show foxing or fading

Appraisal caveats

  • Solomon's career was abruptly curtailed in 1873–1874, so his mature output is limited compared to his Pre-Raphaelite contemporaries
  • No catalogue raisonné is referenced in the available source pack, so comprehensive authentication requires specialist scholarly input

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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Data basis

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