Emil Carlsen (1853–1932)
What is Emil Carlsen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 63 auction results for Emil Carlsen at 14 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,645 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,323–$11,578, n=6). The auction record is $134,500 for Still Life (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still Life, 1918 | Oil paint | $134,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 2 | Moonlight on the Kattegat, 1853 | Oil paint | $110,300 | Christie's | May 1999 |
| 3 | Still Life with Kettle and Jug, 1906 | Oil paint | $102,000 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 4 | Moonlight, 1853 | Oil paint | $65,725 | Christie's | Dec 2002 |
| 5 | Moonlight, 1853 | Oil paint | $64,625 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| 6 | Brook Elm, 1853 | Oil paint | $50,000 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 7 | Still Life with Black Jug, 1931 | Oil on panel | $39,600 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 8 | Silver and Gray, 1853 | Oil paint | $38,400 | Christie's | Dec 2005 |
| 9 | Summer Noontime (At the Old Mill), 1920 | Oil on canvas tacked over board | $33,020 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Jades | Painting | $30,240 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $5,960 |
| Other | 7 | $5,040 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $12,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $2,250 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 63 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Emil Carlsen is an American artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $5,500. 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 Carlsen sold in 2025 for $14,520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Carlsen work is $5,500.
The median Emil Carlsen painting sells for $5,625 across 54 lots.
The median Emil Carlsen work on paper sells for $770 across 3 lots.
The median Emil Carlsen print sells for $8,813 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Emil Carlsen paintings typically sell for $5,500–$28,000 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Emil Carlsen paintings typically sell for $1,224–$11,712 (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 | 1 | $8,813 | $8,813 | — | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 75 | $5,625†‡ | $134,500 | 72% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $770‡ | $812 | 60% | 2021-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $106,150 | $134,500 | — | 2010-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Emil Carlsen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $8,813. Paintings (75 lots) median $5,625, record $134,500. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $106,150.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $1,224–$11,712‡ | $2,562‡ | $39,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $5,500–$28,000†‡ | $11,500†‡ | $134,500 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $134,500 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $110,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $8,813 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $812 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $770‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emil Carlsen worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Carlsen work is $5,500. The median Emil Carlsen painting sells for $5,625 across 54 lots. The median Emil Carlsen work on paper sells for $770 across 3 lots. The median Emil Carlsen print sells for $8,813 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Emil Carlsen paintings typically sell for $5,500–$28,000 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Emil Carlsen paintings typically sell for $1,224–$11,712 (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 Emil Carlsen painting?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Carlsen painting is $5,625. 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 Carlsen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Carlsen painting is $134,500.
What is the average price of a medium Emil Carlsen painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emil Carlsen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,500, 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 small Emil Carlsen painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emil Carlsen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,562, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Emil Carlsen's auction record?
Emil Carlsen's auction record is $134,500, set in 2010.
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