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# Emile Albert Gruppe (1896–1978)

## What is Emile Albert Gruppe’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 376 auction results for Emile Albert Gruppe at 25 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,719 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,188–$6,875, n=28). The auction record is $59,400 for First Snow (2008, Cottone Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 | Gloucester Harbor, 1896 | Oil paint | $24,000 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| 9 | New England Winter, 1896 | Oil paint | $23,750 | Christie's | Mar 2008 |
| 10 | Hog Island, Wingaersheek Beach, 1896 | Oil paint | $22,800 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $6,272 |
| Paintings | 282 | $4,975 |
| Prints | 5 | $178 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 216 | $5,323 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $2,143 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 376 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Emile Albert Gruppe is an American artist with 421 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.

**4 Emile Albert Gruppe works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Emile Albert Gruppe work worth?

Across 355 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Emile Albert Gruppe worth?

Across 355 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.