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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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $5,314 | $19,550 | 61.9% | 2019-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $2,200 | $22,500 | 72.4% | 2019-08-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $19,550 | $22,500 | — | 2017-10-24 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $3,825–$5,850 | $5,175 | $19,550 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $22,500 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $19,550 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $14,950 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $13,200 |

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. 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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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.