Emile Albert Gruppe (1896–1978)
What is Emile Albert Gruppe’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 370 auction results for Emile Albert Gruppe at 23 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,584 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,188–$5,688, n=24). The auction record is $59,400 for First Snow (2008, Cottone Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Snow | Oil on canvas | $59,400 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2008 |
| 2 | Out of Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1896 | Oil paint | $34,600 | Christie's | Mar 2008 |
| 3 | Frozen Harbor, Gloucester | Oil on canvas | $34,100 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2008 |
| 4 | Rockport Harbor | Oil on canvas | $28,750 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2000 |
| 5 | Bass Rocks (Beach), 1928 | Oil on canvas | $28,600 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 1988 |
| 6 | Harbor Scene | Oil on canvas | $24,675 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2006 |
| 7 | Boats at Dock/A Gloucester View | Oil on canvas | $24,150 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2000 |
| 8 | New England Winter, 1896 | Oil paint | $23,750 | Christie's | Mar 2008 |
| 9 | Hog Island, Wingaersheek Beach, 1896 | Oil paint | $22,800 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 10 | BEACH SCENE | Oil on board | $17,000 | Grogan & Company | Jun 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $6,044 |
| Paintings | 278 | $4,950 |
| Prints | 5 | $178 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 215 | $5,312 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $2,143 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 370 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Emile Albert Gruppe is an American artist with 419 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $4,875. 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 Emile Albert Gruppe sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $6,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 353 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emile Albert Gruppe work is $4,875.
The median Emile Albert Gruppe painting sells for $4,975 across 340 lots.
The median Emile Albert Gruppe print sells for $275 across 9 lots.
The median Emile Albert Gruppe work on paper sells for $782 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Emile Albert Gruppe paintings typically sell for $3,290–$9,200 (the middle half of 261 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Emile Albert Gruppe paintings typically sell for $1,570–$4,169 (the middle half of 31 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 | 12 | $275‡ | $12,925 | 75% | 2020-10-08 |
| Paintings | 382 | $4,975†‡ | $59,400 | 89% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $782‡ | $2,585 | 88.9% | 2023-02-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $21,900‡ | $59,400 | — | 2026-07-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Emile Albert Gruppe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $275 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (382 lots) median $4,975, record $59,400. A typical Emile Albert Gruppe painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $21,900.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $137–$251‡ | $178‡ | $690 |
‡ 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) | 31 | $1,570–$4,169†‡ | $2,700†‡ | $17,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 261 | $3,290–$9,200†‡ | $5,500†‡ | $59,400 |
† 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) | 5 | $763–$1,920‡ | $850‡ | $2,585 |
‡ 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 | 2008 | $59,400 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $34,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $12,925 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $7,050 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,585 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,920‡ |
‡ 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 Emile Albert Gruppe worth?
Across 353 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emile Albert Gruppe work is $4,875. The median Emile Albert Gruppe painting sells for $4,975 across 340 lots. The median Emile Albert Gruppe print sells for $275 across 9 lots. The median Emile Albert Gruppe work on paper sells for $782 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Emile Albert Gruppe paintings typically sell for $3,290–$9,200 (the middle half of 261 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Emile Albert Gruppe paintings typically sell for $1,570–$4,169 (the middle half of 31 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 Emile Albert Gruppe painting?
Based on 340 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emile Albert Gruppe painting is $4,975. 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 Emile Albert Gruppe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emile Albert Gruppe painting is $59,400.
What is the average price of a Emile Albert Gruppe print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emile Albert Gruppe print is $275. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Emile Albert Gruppe's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emile Albert Gruppe print is $12,925.
What is the average price of a medium Emile Albert Gruppe painting?
Based on 261 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emile Albert Gruppe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,500, 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 Emile Albert Gruppe painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emile Albert Gruppe painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,700, 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 Emile Albert Gruppe's auction record?
Emile Albert Gruppe's auction record is $59,400, set in 2008.
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