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Emil J. Kosa Jr (1903–1968)

Emil J. Kosa Jr is an American artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $4,675.

A work by Emil J. Kosa Jr sold in 2018 for $5,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Emil J. Kosa Jr work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil J. Kosa Jr work is $4,675.

The median Emil J. Kosa Jr painting sells for $5,314 across 26 lots.

The median Emil J. Kosa Jr work on paper sells for $2,200 across 21 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Emil J. Kosa Jr paintings typically sell for $3,825–$5,850 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings42$5,314$19,55061.9%2019-08-25
Works on Paper29$2,200$22,50072.4%2019-08-25
Sculpture & Installation1——0%—
Masterpieces (top of market)3$19,550$22,500—2017-10-24

Price by size

Paintings

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
medium (50–120 cm)23$3,825–$5,850$5,175$19,550

Works on Paper

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
medium (50–120 cm)17$1,140–$5,206$3,737$22,500

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

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Works on Paper2017$22,500
Paintings2008$19,550
Paintings2008$14,950
Works on Paper2014$13,200

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Emil J. Kosa Jr worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil J. Kosa Jr work is $4,675. The median Emil J. Kosa Jr painting sells for $5,314 across 26 lots. The median Emil J. Kosa Jr work on paper sells for $2,200 across 21 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Emil J. Kosa Jr paintings typically sell for $3,825–$5,850 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

What is the average price of a Emil J. Kosa Jr painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil J. Kosa Jr painting is $5,314.

What is Emil J. Kosa Jr's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil J. Kosa Jr painting is $19,550.

What is the average price of a Emil J. Kosa Jr work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil J. Kosa Jr work on paper is $2,200.

What is Emil J. Kosa Jr's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil J. Kosa Jr work on paper is $22,500.

What is the average price of a medium Emil J. Kosa Jr painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emil J. Kosa Jr painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,175, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

What is the average price of a medium Emil J. Kosa Jr work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emil J. Kosa Jr work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,737, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

What is Emil J. Kosa Jr's auction record?

Emil J. Kosa Jr's auction record is $22,500, set in 2017.

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