Emil Filla (1882–1953)
Emil Filla is a Czech artist with 209 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $130,424. 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 Filla is recorded as sold in 2026 for $191,812; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 170 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Filla work is $130,424.
The median Emil Filla painting sells for $165,066 across 111 lots.
The median Emil Filla work on paper sells for $14,978 across 16 lots.
The median Emil Filla print sells for $1,444 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Emil Filla paintings typically sell for $124,437–$273,832 (the middle half of 54 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Emil Filla paintings typically sell for $82,533–$182,021 (the middle half of 37 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 | 9 | $1,444†‡ | $1,815† | 33.3% | 2024-11-07 |
| Paintings | 116 | $165,066†‡ | $1.3M‡ | 95.7% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $14,978‡ | $955,752 | 80% | 2025-06-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $11,942† | $12,118 | — | 2025-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 102 | $201,214†‡ | $1.3M‡ | — | 2026-05-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Emil Filla's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $1,444 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (116 lots) median $165,066, record $1,291,650. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Emil Filla painting sells for around 114× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 102 lots) the median is $201,214.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $82,533–$182,021‡ | $116,995‡ | $693,450‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $124,437–$273,832†‡ | $180,706†‡ | $1.3M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $194,992–$479,653‡ | $316,206‡ | $922,303‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $4,350–$21,842‡ | $5,600‡ | $62,951 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $13,968–$75,286‡ | $23,021‡ | $236,066‡ |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $1.3M‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1.2M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $955,752 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $236,066‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $12,118 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $11,942† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,815† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,444 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Filla worth?
Across 170 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Filla work is $130,424. The median Emil Filla painting sells for $165,066 across 111 lots. The median Emil Filla work on paper sells for $14,978 across 16 lots. The median Emil Filla print sells for $1,444 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Emil Filla paintings typically sell for $124,437–$273,832 (the middle half of 54 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Emil Filla paintings typically sell for $82,533–$182,021 (the middle half of 37 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 Filla painting?
Based on 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Filla painting is $165,066. 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 Filla's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Filla painting is $1,291,650. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Emil Filla work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Filla work on paper is $14,978. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Emil Filla's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Filla work on paper is $955,752.
What is the average price of a medium Emil Filla painting?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emil Filla painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $180,706, 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 Filla painting?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emil Filla painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $116,995, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Emil Filla's auction record?
Emil Filla's auction record is $1,291,650, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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