Emil Ganso (1895–1941)
Emil Ganso is an American artist with 194 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $700. 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 Ganso sold in 2026 for $1,143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Emil Ganso on OpeningBid →What is a Emil Ganso work worth?
Across 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Ganso work is $700.
The median Emil Ganso print sells for $584 across 82 lots.
The median Emil Ganso work on paper sells for $845 across 52 lots.
The median Emil Ganso painting sells for $1,610 across 12 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Emil Ganso prints typically sell for $352–$805 (the middle half of 51 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 | 90 | $584†‡ | $1,750 | 91.1% | 2025-10-23 |
| Paintings | 12 | $1,610 | $4,320 | — | 2025-12-18 |
| Works on Paper | 56 | $845†‡ | $2,400 | 92.9% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $2,275 | $4,320 | — | 2017-06-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Emil Ganso's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (90 lots) median $584 with 91.1% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $1,610, record $4,320. A typical Emil Ganso painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $2,275.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $352–$805‡ | $500‡ | $1,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $825–$1,206† | $920† | $1,725 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $724–$2,242 | $1,725 | $4,320 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $316–$1,122†‡ | $632†‡ | $2,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $822–$1,835 | $1,035 | $2,250 |
† 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 | 2009 | $4,320 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $3,159 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $1,725 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emil Ganso worth?
Across 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Ganso work is $700. The median Emil Ganso print sells for $584 across 82 lots. The median Emil Ganso work on paper sells for $845 across 52 lots. The median Emil Ganso painting sells for $1,610 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Emil Ganso prints typically sell for $352–$805 (the middle half of 51 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 Ganso print?
Based on 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Ganso print is $584. 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 Ganso's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Ganso print is $1,750.
What is the average price of a Emil Ganso work on paper?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Ganso work on paper is $845. 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 Ganso's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Ganso work on paper is $2,400.
What is the average price of a Emil Ganso painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Ganso painting is $1,610.
What is Emil Ganso's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Ganso painting is $4,320.
What is the average price of a small Emil Ganso print?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emil Ganso print (small (under 50 cm)) is $500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Emil Ganso work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emil Ganso work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,035, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Emil Ganso's auction record?
Emil Ganso's auction record is $4,320, set in 2009.
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