Emil Rizek (1901–2001)
Emil Rizek is an Austrian artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $960. 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 Rizek is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,271; 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 Rizek on OpeningBid →What is a Emil Rizek work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Rizek work is $960.
The median Emil Rizek painting sells for $1,272 across 10 lots.
The median Emil Rizek print sells for $135 across 2 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 | 2 | $135 | $225 | — | 2026-06-20 |
| Paintings | 13 | $1,272†‡ | $9,613 | 76.9% | 2025-02-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Emil Rizek's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $135. Paintings (13 lots) median $1,272, record $9,613. A typical Emil Rizek painting sells for around 9.4× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $685–$2,256†‡ | $1,504†‡ | $9,613 |
† 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 | 2017 | $9,613 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,256 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $225 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $46 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emil Rizek worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Rizek work is $960. The median Emil Rizek painting sells for $1,272 across 10 lots. The median Emil Rizek print sells for $135 across 2 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 Rizek painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Rizek painting is $1,272. 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 Rizek's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Rizek painting is $9,613.
What is Emil Rizek's auction record?
Emil Rizek's auction record is $9,613, set in 2017.
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