Emilio Grau Sala (1911–1975)
Emilio Grau Sala is a Spanish artist with 463 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,862. 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 Emilio Grau Sala is recorded as sold in 2026 for $9,115; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 237 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emilio Grau Sala work is $4,862.
The median Emilio Grau Sala painting sells for $9,904 across 115 lots.
The median Emilio Grau Sala work on paper sells for $887 across 56 lots.
The median Emilio Grau Sala print sells for $234 across 22 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Emilio Grau Sala paintings typically sell for $7,483–$16,350 (the middle half of 79 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Emilio Grau Sala work on papers typically sell for $464–$993 (the middle half of 42 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 | 34 | $234†‡ | $17,000‡ | 64.7% | 2026-04-08 |
| Paintings | 235 | $9,904†‡ | $42,190† | 48.9% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 98 | $887†‡ | $25,681 | 57.1% | 2026-05-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $37,500†‡ | $120,000‡ | — | 2021-12-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Emilio Grau Sala's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $234 with 64.7% sell-through. Paintings (235 lots) median $9,904, record $42,190. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $42,190 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Emilio Grau Sala painting sells for around 42× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $37,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $111–$260†‡ | $206†‡ | $1,299† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $209–$381†‡ | $234†‡ | $17,000‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 22 | $4,440–$7,848†‡ | $5,713†‡ | $20,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 79 | $7,483–$16,350†‡ | $10,624†‡ | $42,190† |
† 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) | 42 | $464–$993†‡ | $757†‡ | $4,789† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,186–$9,484†‡ | $4,444†‡ | $25,681 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2005 | $42,190† |
| Paintings | 2005 | $42,190† |
| Works on Paper | 1990 | $25,681 |
| Works on Paper | 1989 | $19,051† |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $17,000‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $1,299† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Emilio Grau Sala worth?
Across 237 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emilio Grau Sala work is $4,862. The median Emilio Grau Sala painting sells for $9,904 across 115 lots. The median Emilio Grau Sala work on paper sells for $887 across 56 lots. The median Emilio Grau Sala print sells for $234 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Emilio Grau Sala paintings typically sell for $7,483–$16,350 (the middle half of 79 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Emilio Grau Sala work on papers typically sell for $464–$993 (the middle half of 42 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 Emilio Grau Sala painting?
Based on 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emilio Grau Sala painting is $9,904. 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 Emilio Grau Sala's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emilio Grau Sala painting is $42,190. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $42,190 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Emilio Grau Sala work on paper?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emilio Grau Sala work on paper is $887. 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 Emilio Grau Sala's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emilio Grau Sala work on paper is $25,681.
What is the average price of a Emilio Grau Sala print?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emilio Grau Sala print is $234. 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 Emilio Grau Sala's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emilio Grau Sala print is $17,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Emilio Grau Sala painting?
Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emilio Grau Sala painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,624, 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 Emilio Grau Sala work on paper?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emilio Grau Sala work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $757, 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 Emilio Grau Sala's auction record?
Emilio Grau Sala's auction record is $120,000, set in 1994. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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