Cedric Emanuel (1906–1995)
What is Cedric Emanuel’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 137 auction results for Cedric Emanuel at 2 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $179 including buyer’s premium (middle half $79–$251, n=65). The auction record is $1,161 for Gathering the Harvest (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 36 | $231 |
| Other | 33 | $210 |
| Prints | 16 | $58 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 70 | $159 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $147 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 137 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Cedric Emanuel is an Australia artist with 206 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $135. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Cedric Emanuel sold in 2026 for $283, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Cedric Emanuel record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Cedric Emanuel on OpeningBid →What is a Cedric Emanuel work worth?
Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cedric Emanuel work is $135.
The median Cedric Emanuel work on paper sells for $213 across 96 lots.
The median Cedric Emanuel print sells for $57 across 31 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Cedric Emanuel work on papers typically sell for $116–$309 (the middle half of 75 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Cedric Emanuel prints typically sell for $41–$79 (the middle half of 24 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 | 40 | $57† | $135 | 77.5% | 2026-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 173 | $213† | $1,946† | 55.5% | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $543† | $1,946† | — | 2026-03-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $41–$79† | $62† | $135 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $19–$37† | $35† | $62† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 75 | $116–$309† | $213† | $1,946† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $121–$306† | $228† | $494 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,946† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,161 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $135 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $128† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Cedric Emanuel worth?
Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cedric Emanuel work is $135. The median Cedric Emanuel work on paper sells for $213 across 96 lots. The median Cedric Emanuel print sells for $57 across 31 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Cedric Emanuel work on papers typically sell for $116–$309 (the middle half of 75 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Cedric Emanuel prints typically sell for $41–$79 (the middle half of 24 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 Cedric Emanuel work on paper?
Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cedric Emanuel work on paper is $213. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Cedric Emanuel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cedric Emanuel work on paper is $1,946. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,946 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Cedric Emanuel print?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cedric Emanuel print is $57. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Cedric Emanuel's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Cedric Emanuel print is $135.
What is the average price of a small Cedric Emanuel work on paper?
Based on 75 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Cedric Emanuel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $213, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Cedric Emanuel print?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Cedric Emanuel print (small (under 50 cm)) is $62, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Cedric Emanuel's auction record?
Cedric Emanuel's auction record is $1,946, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,946 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Cedric Emanuel record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Cedric Emanuel on OpeningBid →