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# Emerson Woelffer (1914–2003)

## What is Emerson Woelffer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 544 auction results for Emerson Woelffer at 14 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,216 including buyer’s premium (middle half $640–$2,286, n=317). The auction record is $38,100 for Untitled (oil on masonite) (2025, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on masonite), 1948 | Wool | $38,100 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Birds and Black Sun, 1956 | Painting | $37,500 | Bonhams | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on linen), 1946 | Painting | $27,720 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | S.H. Painting #2, 1961 | Painting | $21,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2015 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on masonite), 1951 | Wool | $21,250 | Rago Arts | Nov 2019 |
| 6 | Yellow Interlude, 1949, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $19,000 | Bonhams | May 2018 |
| 7 | Bird on Wall, 1956 | Painting | $18,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2018 |
| 8 | Born To The Day, 1950 | Wool | $18,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2017 |
| 9 | Frantics, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $17,427 | Christie's | Sep 2014 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1940 | Painting | $16,510 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 401 | $1,905 |
| Works on paper | 56 | $1,170 |
| Other | 50 | $1,067 |
| Prints | 32 | $791 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $2,044 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 123 | $1,890 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 358 | $1,524 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 544 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Emerson Woelffer is an American artist with 631 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,750.

A work by Emerson Woelffer sold in 2026 for $6,144, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Emerson Woelffer work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Emerson Woelffer work worth?

Across 543 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emerson Woelffer work is $1,750.

The median Emerson Woelffer painting sells for $1,890 across 422 lots.

The median Emerson Woelffer work on paper sells for $1,188 across 59 lots.

The median Emerson Woelffer print sells for $791 across 32 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Emerson Woelffer paintings typically sell for $762–$4,064 (the middle half of 284 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Emerson Woelffer paintings typically sell for $1,255–$3,708 (the middle half of 114 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 36 | $791 | $4,375 | 88.9% | 2025-12-05 |
| Paintings | 477 | $1,890 | $38,100 | 88.5% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 68 | $1,188 | $8,890 | 86.8% | 2026-08-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $2,206 | $2,500 | 50% | 2021-07-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $13,970 | $38,100 | — | 2026-08-21 |

Emerson Woelffer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (36 lots) median $791 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (477 lots) median $1,890, record $38,100. A typical Emerson Woelffer painting sells for around 2.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 28 lots) the median is $13,970.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $667–$2,250 | $1,700 | $4,375 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $462–$1,250 | $700 | $2,540 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $1,968–$3,750 | $2,466 | $8,820 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 284 | $762–$4,064 | $1,778 | $38,100 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 114 | $1,255–$3,708 | $1,898 | $15,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $584–$3,438 | $910 | $7,303 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $768–$3,213 | $1,408 | $8,890 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $762–$1,633 | $990 | $4,318 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $38,100 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $37,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $8,890 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $7,303 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $4,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $2,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $2,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,912 |

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 Emerson Woelffer worth?

Across 543 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emerson Woelffer work is $1,750. The median Emerson Woelffer painting sells for $1,890 across 422 lots. The median Emerson Woelffer work on paper sells for $1,188 across 59 lots. The median Emerson Woelffer print sells for $791 across 32 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Emerson Woelffer paintings typically sell for $762–$4,064 (the middle half of 284 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Emerson Woelffer paintings typically sell for $1,255–$3,708 (the middle half of 114 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Emerson Woelffer painting?

Based on 422 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emerson Woelffer painting is $1,890.

### What is Emerson Woelffer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emerson Woelffer painting is $38,100.

### What is the average price of a Emerson Woelffer work on paper?

Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emerson Woelffer work on paper is $1,188.

### What is Emerson Woelffer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emerson Woelffer work on paper is $8,890.

### What is the average price of a Emerson Woelffer print?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emerson Woelffer print is $791.

### What is Emerson Woelffer's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emerson Woelffer print is $4,375.

### What is the average price of a medium Emerson Woelffer painting?

Based on 284 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emerson Woelffer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Emerson Woelffer painting?

Based on 114 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Emerson Woelffer painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,898, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Emerson Woelffer's auction record?

Emerson Woelffer's auction record is $38,100, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.