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

# EMILY KARAKA (b. 1952)

EMILY KARAKA is a New Zealander artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $2,287. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by EMILY KARAKA sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $6,571 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a EMILY KARAKA work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a EMILY KARAKA work is $2,287.

The median EMILY KARAKA painting sells for $4,666 across 2 lots.

The median EMILY KARAKA work on paper sells for $1,553 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $4,666† | $6,571† | — | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,553† | $1,553† | — | 2026-05-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $6,571† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,760† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,553† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 EMILY KARAKA worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a EMILY KARAKA work is $2,287. The median EMILY KARAKA painting sells for $4,666 across 2 lots. The median EMILY KARAKA work on paper sells for $1,553 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is EMILY KARAKA's auction record?

EMILY KARAKA's auction record is $6,571, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,571 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “EMILY KARAKA auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emily-karaka (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.