Emil Orlik (1870–1932)
What is Emil Orlik’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 516 auction results for Emil Orlik at 33 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,392 including buyer’s premium (middle half $218–$5,913, n=5). The auction record is $68,453 for Früchtestillleben mit geblümtem Stoff und Vase (2023, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Früchtestillleben mit geblümtem Stoff und Vase, 1930 | Oil on canvas | $68,453 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Akt im Blütenregen, 1906 | Öl auf Holz | $49,882 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2013 |
| 3 | Drei Chinesinnen mit einem Kind (Three Chinese ladies with a child), 1912 | Öl und Kohle auf Leinwand | $31,389 | Karl & Faber | Jul 2020 |
| 4 | Sanary Harbour | Oil on canvas | $16,980 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Still leben, 1914 | Oil on artist | $16,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | Zwiegespräch, 1910 | Öl auf Hartfaser | $15,136 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Japanischer Garten, 1902 | Pastel chalks on dark grey toned paper | $11,647 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Weiblicher Akt, circa 1920s | Oil on canvas | $11,273 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2019 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustav Mahler, 1902 | Etching and roulette printed in dark brown on cream wove paper | $15,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2016 |
| 2 | Portrait of Gustav Mahler, 1902 | Etching | $10,835 | Koller Auktionen | Sep 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $8,593 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $1,511 |
| Prints | 61 | $1,320 |
| Other | 12 | $1,085 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $2,923 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $1,286 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 516 results from 33 houses · How we compute these figures
Emil Orlik is a Czech artist with 790 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $772. 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 Orlik sold in 2026 for $1,392, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 509 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Orlik work is $772.
The median Emil Orlik print sells for $687 across 371 lots.
The median Emil Orlik work on paper sells for $1,030 across 57 lots.
The median Emil Orlik painting sells for $4,439 across 28 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Emil Orlik prints typically sell for $387–$1,326 (the middle half of 337 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Emil Orlik work on papers typically sell for $521–$1,664 (the middle half of 53 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 | 535 | $687†‡ | $20,198‡ | 69.3% | 2026-10-06 |
| Paintings | 39 | $4,439†‡ | $68,453 | 71.8% | 2026-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 114 | $1,030†‡ | $11,647 | 50% | 2025-11-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $820‡ | $820‡ | — | 2023-11-30 |
| Photography | 13 | $1,105‡ | $1,956‡ | 46.2% | 2023-06-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $11,460‡ | $68,453 | — | 2025-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Emil Orlik's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (535 lots) median $687 with 69.3% sell-through. Paintings (39 lots) median $4,439, record $68,453. A typical Emil Orlik painting sells for around 6.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 26 lots) the median is $11,460.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 337 | $387–$1,326†‡ | $684†‡ | $20,198‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $412–$1,295†‡ | $814†‡ | $2,517 |
† 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) | 11 | $926–$3,194‡ | $1,401‡ | $16,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $4,297–$15,136†‡ | $5,913†‡ | $68,453 |
† 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) | 53 | $521–$1,664†‡ | $984†‡ | $6,806‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $779–$1,526‡ | $1,105‡ | $1,956‡ |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $68,453 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $31,388 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $20,198‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $15,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $11,647 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $6,806‡ |
| Photography | 2023 | $1,956‡ |
| Photography | 2022 | $1,558‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emil Orlik worth?
Across 509 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Orlik work is $772. The median Emil Orlik print sells for $687 across 371 lots. The median Emil Orlik work on paper sells for $1,030 across 57 lots. The median Emil Orlik painting sells for $4,439 across 28 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Emil Orlik prints typically sell for $387–$1,326 (the middle half of 337 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Emil Orlik work on papers typically sell for $521–$1,664 (the middle half of 53 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 Orlik print?
Based on 371 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Orlik print is $687. 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 Orlik's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Orlik print is $20,198. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Emil Orlik work on paper?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Orlik work on paper is $1,030. 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 Orlik's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Orlik work on paper is $11,647.
What is the average price of a Emil Orlik painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Orlik painting is $4,439. 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 Orlik's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Orlik painting is $68,453.
What is the average price of a small Emil Orlik print?
Based on 337 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emil Orlik print (small (under 50 cm)) is $684, 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 Orlik work on paper?
Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emil Orlik work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $984, 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 Orlik's auction record?
Emil Orlik's auction record is $68,453, set in 2023.
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