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# 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.

**2 Emilio Grau Sala works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Emilio Grau Sala work 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.

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

## 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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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.