Emil Cardinaux (1877–1936)
What is Emil Cardinaux’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 333 auction results for Emil Cardinaux at 13 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,810 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,618–$8,762, n=7). The auction record is $24,894 for St Moritz (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLICK VOM HOTEL WALDHAUS AUF ST. MORITZ BAD, 1918 VIEW FROM HOTEL WALDHAUS TO ST. MORITZ BAD, 1918 | — | $14,646 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Moritz, 1918 | Lithograph, 1918, condition B+; backed on linen | $24,894 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Zermatt, 1908 | Lithograph, 1908, condition A-; backed on linen | $19,916 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | St. Moritz, 1918 | Poster | $17,780 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2026 |
| 4 | St. Moritz, 1918 | Ink | $17,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2018 |
| 5 | ZERMATT, 1908 | Poster | $15,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2009 |
| 6 | PALACE HOTEL / ST. MORITZ, 1921 | Poster | $14,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2009 |
| 7 | ZERMATT / MATTERHORN SCHWEIZ, 1908 | Poster on paper | $13,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2021 |
| 8 | PALACE HOTEL / ST. MORITZ, 1920 | Poster on paper | $11,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2016 |
| 9 | Jungfrau - Bahn, 1911 | $11,430 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $5,500 |
| Prints | 32 | $4,688 |
| Other | 14 | $2,445 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $4,989 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $2,640 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 333 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Emil Cardinaux is a Swiss artist with 439 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,495. 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 Emil Cardinaux sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,447 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 333 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Cardinaux work is $1,495.
The median Emil Cardinaux print sells for $1,280 across 252 lots.
The median Emil Cardinaux painting sells for $3,022 across 64 lots.
The median Emil Cardinaux work on paper sells for $492 across 11 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Emil Cardinaux prints typically sell for $820–$4,175 (the middle half of 118 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Emil Cardinaux prints typically sell for $423–$2,469 (the middle half of 94 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 | 314 | $1,280†‡ | $24,894 | 80.3% | 2026-06-18 |
| Paintings | 91 | $3,022†‡ | $10,984† | 70.3% | 2026-06-22 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $492†‡ | $3,317† | 68.8% | 2023-11-10 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,415 | $2,415 | — | 1995-11-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $14,646†‡ | $24,894 | — | 2026-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Emil Cardinaux's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (314 lots) median $1,280 with 80.3% sell-through. Paintings (91 lots) median $3,022, record $10,984. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $10,984 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Emil Cardinaux painting sells for around 2.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $14,646.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $166–$761† | $398† | $4,313† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 94 | $423–$2,469†‡ | $1,057†‡ | $19,916 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 118 | $820–$4,175†‡ | $1,736†‡ | $24,894 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $735–$1,910† | $1,161† | $5,246 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $2,203–$4,531†‡ | $3,120†‡ | $10,984† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $394–$1,247†‡ | $795†‡ | $1,818† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $24,894 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $19,916 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $10,984† |
| Paintings | 2006 | $9,898† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $3,317† |
| Photography | 1995 | $2,415 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,818† |
† 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 Emil Cardinaux worth?
Across 333 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Cardinaux work is $1,495. The median Emil Cardinaux print sells for $1,280 across 252 lots. The median Emil Cardinaux painting sells for $3,022 across 64 lots. The median Emil Cardinaux work on paper sells for $492 across 11 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Emil Cardinaux prints typically sell for $820–$4,175 (the middle half of 118 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Emil Cardinaux prints typically sell for $423–$2,469 (the middle half of 94 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 Emil Cardinaux print?
Based on 252 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Cardinaux print is $1,280. 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 Emil Cardinaux's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Cardinaux print is $24,894.
What is the average price of a Emil Cardinaux painting?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Cardinaux painting is $3,022. 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 Emil Cardinaux's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Cardinaux painting is $10,984. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $10,984 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Emil Cardinaux work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Cardinaux work on paper is $492. 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 Emil Cardinaux's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Cardinaux work on paper is $3,317. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,317 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a large Emil Cardinaux print?
Based on 118 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Emil Cardinaux print (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,736, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Emil Cardinaux print?
Based on 94 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emil Cardinaux print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,057, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Emil Cardinaux's auction record?
Emil Cardinaux's auction record is $24,894, set in 2017.
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