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# Emil Nolde (1867–1956)

Emil Nolde is a German artist with 151 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $12,258. 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 Nolde sold in 2020 for $48,646, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Emil Nolde work worth?

Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Nolde work is $12,258.

The median Emil Nolde print sells for $8,050 across 69 lots.

The median Emil Nolde work on paper sells for $87,202 across 29 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Emil Nolde prints typically sell for $3,239–$16,000 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Emil Nolde work on papers typically sell for $34,256–$162,178 (the middle half of 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 97 | $8,050†‡ | $76,496 | 71.1% | 2026-07-23 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $87,202†‡ | $623,973 | 80.6% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $178,818‡ | $623,973 | — | 2020-06-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $3,239–$16,000†‡ | $8,050†‡ | $76,496 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $56–$10,909‡ | $683‡ | $55,525 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $34,256–$162,178†‡ | $87,202†‡ | $623,973 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $623,973 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $325,702 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $76,496 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $55,525 |

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 Nolde worth?

Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Nolde work is $12,258. The median Emil Nolde print sells for $8,050 across 69 lots. The median Emil Nolde work on paper sells for $87,202 across 29 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Emil Nolde prints typically sell for $3,239–$16,000 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Emil Nolde work on papers typically sell for $34,256–$162,178 (the middle half of 29 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 Nolde print?

Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Nolde print is $8,050. 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 Nolde's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Nolde print is $76,496.

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

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Nolde work on paper is $87,202. 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 Nolde's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Nolde work on paper is $623,973.

### What is the average price of a small Emil Nolde print?

Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emil Nolde print (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,050, 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 Nolde work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emil Nolde work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $87,202, 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 Nolde's auction record?

Emil Nolde's auction record is $623,973, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Emil Nolde auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emil-nolde (updated 2026-11-02).

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.