Emilie Preyer (1849–1930)
What is Emilie Preyer’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Emilie Preyer at 10 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $33,600 including buyer’s premium (middle half $33,300–$37,841, n=5). The auction record is $77,727 for Still life with grapes (2009, Koller Auktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $37,971 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $33,600 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Emilie Preyer is a German artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $37,971. 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 Emilie Preyer is recorded as sold in 2025 for $40,123; 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 Emilie Preyer on OpeningBid →What is a Emilie Preyer work worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emilie Preyer work is $37,971.
The median Emilie Preyer painting sells for $42,126 across 38 lots.
The median Emilie Preyer work on paper sells for $2,613 across 8 lots.
The median Emilie Preyer sculpture sells for $73,533 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Emilie Preyer paintings typically sell for $32,222–$57,506 (the middle half of 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $42,126‡ | $90,819 | 92.7% | 2025-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $2,613‡ | $7,380‡ | 61.5% | 2024-11-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $73,533 | $73,533 | — | 2008-01-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $77,727 | $90,819 | — | 2009-03-27 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $32,222–$57,506‡ | $42,126‡ | $90,819 |
‡ 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) | 8 | $1,499–$2,989‡ | $2,613‡ | $7,380‡ |
‡ 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 | 2009 | $77,727 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $73,533 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $64,994‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $7,380‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $3,543‡ |
‡ 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 Emilie Preyer worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emilie Preyer work is $37,971. The median Emilie Preyer painting sells for $42,126 across 38 lots. The median Emilie Preyer work on paper sells for $2,613 across 8 lots. The median Emilie Preyer sculpture sells for $73,533 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Emilie Preyer paintings typically sell for $32,222–$57,506 (the middle half of 38 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 Emilie Preyer painting?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emilie Preyer painting is $42,126. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Emilie Preyer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emilie Preyer painting is $90,819.
What is the average price of a Emilie Preyer work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emilie Preyer work on paper is $2,613. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Emilie Preyer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emilie Preyer work on paper is $7,380. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Emilie Preyer painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emilie Preyer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $42,126, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Emilie Preyer's auction record?
Emilie Preyer's auction record is $90,819.
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