Emil Libert (1820–1908)
Emil Libert is a Danish artist with 104 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,023. 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 Libert is recorded as sold in 2018 for $2,223; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Emil Libert on OpeningBid →What is a Emil Libert work worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Libert work is $2,023.
The median Emil Libert painting sells for $2,023 across 61 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Emil Libert paintings typically sell for $1,452–$6,100 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Emil Libert paintings typically sell for $548–$2,788 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 104 | $2,023†‡ | $22,000† | 58.7% | 2024-11-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $12,228†‡ | $22,000† | — | 2013-11-15 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $548–$2,788†‡ | $748†‡ | $10,208‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $1,452–$6,100†‡ | $3,370†‡ | $13,956 |
† 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 | 1996 | $22,000† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $13,956 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emil Libert worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Libert work is $2,023. The median Emil Libert painting sells for $2,023 across 61 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Emil Libert paintings typically sell for $1,452–$6,100 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Emil Libert paintings typically sell for $548–$2,788 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 Libert painting?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Libert painting is $2,023. 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 Libert's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Libert painting is $22,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Emil Libert painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emil Libert painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,370, 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 the average price of a small Emil Libert painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emil Libert painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $748, 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 Libert's auction record?
Emil Libert's auction record is $22,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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