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# Emil Kosa Jr (1903–1968)

Emil Kosa Jr is an American artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $4,200.

A work by Emil Kosa Jr sold in 2021 for $8,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Emil Kosa Jr work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Kosa Jr work is $4,200.

The median Emil Kosa Jr work on paper sells for $2,120 across 14 lots.

The median Emil Kosa Jr painting sells for $8,400 across 12 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $8,400 | $13,800 | 54.5% | 2021-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $2,120 | $60,375 | 56% | 2018-03-27 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $3,750–$10,362 | $8,400 | $13,800 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,369–$4,125 | $2,120 | $60,375 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $60,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $28,750 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $13,800 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $12,650 |

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 Kosa Jr worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Kosa Jr work is $4,200. The median Emil Kosa Jr work on paper sells for $2,120 across 14 lots. The median Emil Kosa Jr painting sells for $8,400 across 12 lots.

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Kosa Jr work on paper is $2,120.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Kosa Jr work on paper is $60,375.

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

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Kosa Jr painting is $8,400.

### What is Emil Kosa Jr's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Kosa Jr painting is $13,800.

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

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emil Kosa Jr painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emil Kosa Jr work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Emil Kosa Jr's auction record?

Emil Kosa Jr's auction record is $60,375, set in 2007.

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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.