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# Emil J. Bisttram (1895–1976)

Emil J. Bisttram is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,920.

A work by Emil J. Bisttram sold in 2022 for $1,950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Emil J. Bisttram work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil J. Bisttram work is $1,920.

The median Emil J. Bisttram work on paper sells for $1,860 across 4 lots.

The median Emil J. Bisttram photograph sells for $2,795 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,860 | $1,920 | — | 2009-06-04 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,795 | $3,640 | — | 2022-06-30 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2022 | $3,640 |
| Photography | 2022 | $1,950 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,920 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,920 |

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 J. Bisttram worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil J. Bisttram work is $1,920. The median Emil J. Bisttram work on paper sells for $1,860 across 4 lots. The median Emil J. Bisttram photograph sells for $2,795 across 2 lots.

### What is Emil J. Bisttram's auction record?

Emil J. Bisttram's auction record is $3,640, set in 2022.

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

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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.