> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emile-gsell · updated 2026-11-03

# Emile Gsell (1838–1879)

Emile Gsell is a French artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $933. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Emile Gsell is recorded as sold in 2026 for $968; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Emile Gsell work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emile Gsell work is $933.

The median Emile Gsell photograph sells for $933 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 21 | $933‡ | $22,668 | 47.6% | 2026-06-19 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $566–$1,756‡ | $933‡ | $22,668 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $22,668 |
| Photography | 2017 | $1,795‡ |

‡ 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 Gsell worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emile Gsell work is $933. The median Emile Gsell photograph sells for $933 across 10 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Emile Gsell photograph?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emile Gsell photograph is $933. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Emile Gsell's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emile Gsell photograph is $22,668.

### What is the average price of a small Emile Gsell photograph?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emile Gsell photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $933, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Emile Gsell's auction record?

Emile Gsell's auction record is $22,668, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Emile Gsell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emile-gsell (updated 2026-11-03).

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.