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# Emil Nolde (1867–1956)

## What is Emil Nolde’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,267 auction results for Emil Nolde at 47 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $47,374 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,453–$93,985, n=124). The auction record is $7,344,500 for Herbstmeer XVI (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herbstmeer XVI, 1911 | Oil paint | $7,344,500 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Indische Tänzerin, 1917 | Oil paint | $5,262,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Nadja, 1919 | Öl auf Leinwand | $3,385,628 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | Blumengarten, 1922 | Oil paint | $3,232,803 | Christie's | Jun 2002 |
| 5 | SCHWÜLE TREIBENDE WOLKEN (DRIFTING HEAVY-WEATHER CLOUDS) | Oil on panel | $3,127,387 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 6 | Üppiger Garten (Luxuriant Garden) | Oil on canvas | $2,658,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2009 |
| 7 | Friesenhäuser II, 1910 | Oil paint | $2,608,519 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 8 | Herbstmeer VII (Autumn Sea VII), 1910 | Oil on canvas | $2,490,000 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 9 | Buchsbaumgarten, 1909 | Oil on canvas | $2,463,151 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Haus im Schnee in Cospeda, 1908 | Ölfarben auf Leinwand | $2,289,430 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2012 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 88 | $810,539 |
| Other | 97 | $86,500 |
| Works on paper | 496 | $85,108 |
| Prints | 313 | $7,568 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 142 | $157,901 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 811 | $54,428 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,267 results from 47 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Emil Nolde is a German artist with 1,715 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $46,279. 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 2026 for $307,245, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**11 Emil Nolde works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Emil Nolde work worth?

Across 1,255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Nolde work is $46,279.

The median Emil Nolde work on paper sells for $81,034 across 585 lots.

The median Emil Nolde print sells for $6,548 across 444 lots.

The median Emil Nolde painting sells for $273,354 across 142 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Emil Nolde work on papers typically sell for $49,988–$130,251 (the middle half of 544 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Emil Nolde prints typically sell for $3,449–$11,175 (the middle half of 382 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 | 643 | $6,548†‡ | $432,085 | 69.1% | 2026-09-17 |
| Paintings | 176 | $273,354†‡ | $7.3M | 80.7% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 670 | $81,034†‡ | $1.1M | 87.3% | 2026-10-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $12,705‡ | $15,000‡ | — | 2021-06-18 |
| Photography | 1 | $34,496 | $34,496 | — | 2020-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 348 | $179,080†‡ | $7.3M | — | 2026-10-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Emil Nolde's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (643 lots) median $6,548 with 69.1% sell-through. Paintings (176 lots) median $273,354, record $7,344,500. A typical Emil Nolde painting sells for around 42× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 348 lots) the median is $179,080.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 382 | $3,449–$11,175†‡ | $6,037†‡ | $125,900‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $9,680–$54,407‡ | $18,639‡ | $432,085 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $53,759–$175,490‡ | $94,888‡ | $3.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 73 | $453,422–$1.5M†‡ | $863,653†‡ | $7.3M |

† 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) | 544 | $49,988–$130,251†‡ | $80,903†‡ | $1.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $45,201–$135,924†‡ | $91,593†‡ | $698,500 |

† 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 | 2020 | $7.3M |
| Paintings | 2017 | $5.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $813,970 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $432,085 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $179,926 |
| Photography | 2020 | $34,496 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1997 | $15,000‡ |

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

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 1,255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Nolde work is $46,279. The median Emil Nolde work on paper sells for $81,034 across 585 lots. The median Emil Nolde print sells for $6,548 across 444 lots. The median Emil Nolde painting sells for $273,354 across 142 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Emil Nolde work on papers typically sell for $49,988–$130,251 (the middle half of 544 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Emil Nolde prints typically sell for $3,449–$11,175 (the middle half of 382 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 work on paper?

Based on 585 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Nolde work on paper is $81,034. 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 $1,058,396.

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

Based on 444 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Nolde print is $6,548. 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 $432,085.

### What is the average price of a Emil Nolde painting?

Based on 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Nolde painting is $273,354. 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 painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Nolde painting is $7,344,500.

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

Based on 544 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emil Nolde work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $80,903, 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 print?

Based on 382 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emil Nolde print (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,037, 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 $7,344,500, set in 2020.

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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.