Emma Amos (1938–2020)
What is Emma Amos’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Emma Amos at 11 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,298 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,715–$17,640, n=10). The auction record is $125,000 for Let Me Off Uptown (2019, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Let Me Off Uptown, 1938 | Oil and photo transfer on linen canvas | $125,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2019 |
| 2 | Water Baby, 2020 | Acrylic and fabric collage on linen canvas | $100,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | A Well Balanced Meal, 1990 | Acrylic and fabric collage on linen canvas, with Kente cloth border | $87,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2020 |
| 4 | Arched Swimmer, 1938 | Acrylic with glitter and various fabric and threads on linen canvas | $40,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2018 |
| 5 | Time Out, 2020 | Oil and pastel with paper pulp on handmade black paper | $35,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beauty, 2020 | Monotype | $25,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Polka Dots, 2020 | Color monotype | $25,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Crown, 2020 | Etching with aquatint | $21,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Dream Girl, 1975 | Etching | $21,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Josephine and the Ostrich, 2020 | Monotype | $20,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $87,500 |
| Other | 5 | $5,000 |
| Prints | 37 | $4,750 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $4,096 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $5,200 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $4,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Emma Amos is an American artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $4,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Emma Amos sold in 2026 for $4,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Emma Amos record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Emma Amos on OpeningBid →What is a Emma Amos work worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emma Amos work is $4,000.
The median Emma Amos print sells for $2,600 across 53 lots.
The median Emma Amos photograph sells for $6,110 across 4 lots.
The median Emma Amos work on paper sells for $35,000 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Emma Amos prints typically sell for $1,542–$7,000 (the middle half of 35 sold 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 | 64 | $2,600† | $25,000 | 82.8% | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 4 | $29,375 | $100,000 | — | 2024-10-03 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $35,000† | $87,500 | 75% | 2025-06-05 |
| Photography | 5 | $6,110† | $125,000 | 80% | 2026-07-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $112,500† | $170,000† | — | 2023-04-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Emma Amos's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (64 lots) median $2,600 with 82.8% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $29,375, record $100,000. A typical Emma Amos painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $112,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $588–$4,000† | $1,006† | $21,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $1,542–$7,000† | $2,772† | $25,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $125,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $100,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $87,500 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $40,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $35,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Photography | 2020 | $8,125 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emma Amos worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emma Amos work is $4,000. The median Emma Amos print sells for $2,600 across 53 lots. The median Emma Amos photograph sells for $6,110 across 4 lots. The median Emma Amos work on paper sells for $35,000 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Emma Amos prints typically sell for $1,542–$7,000 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Emma Amos print?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emma Amos print is $2,600. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Emma Amos's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emma Amos print is $25,000.
What is the average price of a medium Emma Amos print?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emma Amos print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,772, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Emma Amos print?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emma Amos print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,006, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Emma Amos's auction record?
Emma Amos's auction record is $170,000, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $170,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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