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# Emil Fuchs (1866–1929)

Emil Fuchs is an American artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $872. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Emil Fuchs sold in 2024 for $25,445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Emil Fuchs work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Fuchs work is $872.

The median Emil Fuchs painting sells for $834 across 42 lots.

The median Emil Fuchs sculpture sells for $1,650 across 10 lots.

The median Emil Fuchs print sells for $932 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Emil Fuchs paintings typically sell for $345–$2,185 (the middle half of 21 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 | 4 | $932‡ | $1,763 | 50% | 2023-02-16 |
| Paintings | 47 | $834† | $9,400 | 89.4% | 2021-10-06 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $588 | $588 | — | 2005-03-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $1,650 | $25,445 | 83.3% | 2024-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,400 | $25,445 | — | 2024-12-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Emil Fuchs's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $932 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (47 lots) median $834, record $9,400. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $9,400.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $348–$872† | $517† | $3,780 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $345–$2,185 | $862 | $9,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,645–$7,050 | $4,700 | $7,050 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,350–$1,850 | $1,650 | $4,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $25,445 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $9,400 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $7,050 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $4,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,763 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $588 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $100‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Emil Fuchs worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Fuchs work is $872. The median Emil Fuchs painting sells for $834 across 42 lots. The median Emil Fuchs sculpture sells for $1,650 across 10 lots. The median Emil Fuchs print sells for $932 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Emil Fuchs paintings typically sell for $345–$2,185 (the middle half of 21 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 Fuchs painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Fuchs painting is $834. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Emil Fuchs's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Fuchs painting is $9,400.

### What is the average price of a Emil Fuchs sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Fuchs sculpture is $1,650.

### What is Emil Fuchs's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Fuchs sculpture is $25,445.

### What is the average price of a medium Emil Fuchs painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emil Fuchs painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $862, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Emil Fuchs painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emil Fuchs painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $517, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Emil Fuchs's auction record?

Emil Fuchs's auction record is $25,445, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Emil Fuchs auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emil-fuchs (updated 2026-11-01).

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.