Emile Baes (1879–1953)
Emile Baes is a Belgian artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,298. 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 Baes sold in 2026 for $5,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Emile Baes on OpeningBid →What is a Emile Baes work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emile Baes work is $1,298.
The median Emile Baes painting sells for $2,680 across 15 lots.
The median Emile Baes work on paper sells for $102 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $2,680‡ | $9,524‡ | 75% | 2026-07-05 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $102‡ | $146‡ | — | 2025-01-30 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,024–$3,675‡ | $2,680‡ | $9,524‡ |
‡ 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 | 2007 | $9,524‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $146‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $59‡ |
‡ 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 Baes worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emile Baes work is $1,298. The median Emile Baes painting sells for $2,680 across 15 lots. The median Emile Baes work on paper sells for $102 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 Emile Baes painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emile Baes painting is $2,680. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Emile Baes's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emile Baes painting is $9,524. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Emile Baes painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emile Baes painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Emile Baes's auction record?
Emile Baes's auction record is $9,524, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Emile Baes record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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