> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cedric-emanuel · updated 2026-11-03

# Cedric Emanuel (1906–1995)

## What is Cedric Emanuel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gathering the Harvest | Pencil | $1,161 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Robertson, Southern Highland, 1982 | Watercolour | $543 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | William Street, Sydney, from King's Cross | Pencil | $526 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Berry's Bay, Sydney Harbour | Pencil | $497 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Old Sydney Cambridge St, The Rocks, watercolour, 38.5 x 55.5 cm. (15.1 x 21.8 in.), frame: 64 x 79 x 4 cm. (25.2 x 31.1 x 1.5 in.) | Watercolour | $494 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Middle Harbour at the Spit | Watercolour | $447 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Inside the Heads, Watson's Bay, Sydney Harbour, 1981 | Pencil | $406 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | CEDRIC EMANUEL, Australia (1906 - 1995), Glenmore Road, Paddington, watercolour and ink, 21 x 27.5 cm. (8.26 x 10.83 in.), frame: 36 x 44 x 2 cm. (14.16 x 17.32 x 0.79 in.) | Watercolour | $393 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | On the River, Old Forster, 1940 | Watercolour | $376 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | Liverpool Street, Paddington, 1989 | Watercolour | $341 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 37 | $224 |
| Other | 33 | $210 |
| Prints | 17 | $60 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $163 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 71 | $145 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 137 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cedric Emanuel is an Australia artist with 206 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $148. 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.

## What is a Cedric Emanuel work worth?

Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cedric Emanuel work is $148.

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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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 $148. 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).

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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, “Cedric Emanuel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cedric-emanuel (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.