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# Emil Krause (1871–1945)

Emil Krause is a Danish artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $998. 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 Krause sold in 2011 for $16,731, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Emil Krause work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Emil Krause work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Krause work is $998.

The median Emil Krause painting sells for $1,005 across 14 lots.

The median Emil Krause work on paper sells for $513 across 2 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 18 | $1,005†‡ | $16,731 | 77.8% | 2013-02-04 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $513† | $1,004 | 28.6% | 2008-03-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $249–$1,032†‡ | $681†‡ | $9,943† |

† 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 | 2011 | $16,731 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $9,943† |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $1,004 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $22† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Krause worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Krause work is $998. The median Emil Krause painting sells for $1,005 across 14 lots. The median Emil Krause work on paper sells for $513 across 2 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 Krause painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Krause painting is $1,005. 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 Krause's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Krause painting is $16,731.

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

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emil Krause painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $681, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Krause's auction record?

Emil Krause's auction record is $16,731, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Emil Krause auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emil-krause (updated 2026-11-03).

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.