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# Emil Preetorius (1883–1973)

Emil Preetorius is a German artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,174. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Emil Preetorius sold in 2022 for $2,397, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Emil Preetorius work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Preetorius work is $1,174.

The median Emil Preetorius print sells for $1,332 across 5 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $1,332‡ | $2,397 | 62.5% | 2022-05-05 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,397 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,332 |

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 Preetorius worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Preetorius work is $1,174. The median Emil Preetorius print sells for $1,332 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Emil Preetorius's auction record?

Emil Preetorius's auction record is $2,397, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.
