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# Emily Mason (1932–2019)

## What is Emily Mason’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Emily Mason at 10 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $35,860 including buyer’s premium (middle half $17,738–$62,080, n=8). The auction record is $100,800 for Like Frost Upon a Glass (2022, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Like Frost Upon a Glass, 1985 | Oil paint | $100,800 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Aquifer, 2010 | Oil paint | $93,750 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 3 | Dried Apples and Green Tea, 1986 | Oil on canvas | $82,550 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Reactivated, 2013 | Oil on canvas | $70,950 | Phillips | May 2026 |
| 5 | Spending Scarlet, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $64,000 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 6 | Mind the Bridges, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $61,440 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 7 | Past the Morning Star, 1972 | Painting | $47,812 | Bonhams | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Paper Moon, 1993 | Oil paint | $38,700 | Phillips | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Blue Angel, 1995 | Oil paint | $37,800 | Christie's | Apr 2023 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1978 | Oil paint | $33,020 | Phillips | Sep 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $22,680 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $71,995 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $27,720 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $4,690 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Emily Mason is an American artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $16,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Emily Mason sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $320,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Emily Mason work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Emily Mason work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emily Mason work is $16,250.

The median Emily Mason painting sells for $22,680 across 23 lots.

The median Emily Mason print sells for $2,372 across 4 lots.

The median Emily Mason work on paper sells for $16,510 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $2,372 | $6,300 | 80% | 2024-10-22 |
| Paintings | 23 | $22,680† | $320,000† | — | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $16,510 | $33,020 | — | 2025-12-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Emily Mason's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $2,372 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (23 lots) median $22,680, record $320,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $320,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Emily Mason painting sells for around 9.6× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $3,999–$12,034 | $6,790 | $18,060 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $26,460–$51,859 | $38,250 | $70,950 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $37,430–$97,275† | $82,550† | $320,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $320,000† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $100,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $33,020 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $16,770 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $6,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,838 |

† 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 Mason worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emily Mason work is $16,250. The median Emily Mason painting sells for $22,680 across 23 lots. The median Emily Mason print sells for $2,372 across 4 lots. The median Emily Mason work on paper sells for $16,510 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Emily Mason painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emily Mason painting is $22,680. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Emily Mason's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emily Mason painting is $320,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $320,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is Emily Mason's auction record?

Emily Mason's auction record is $320,000, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $320,000 (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 Mason auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emily-mason (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.