Emma Bormann (1887–1974)
What is Emma Bormann’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Emma Bormann at 6 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $406 including buyer’s premium (middle half $348–$522, n=7). The auction record is $2,504 for A youth with a flute in front of an audience, oil on canvas (2023, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A youth with a flute in front of an audience, oil on canvas, 1939 | Oil on canvas | $2,504 | Dorotheum | Sep 2023 |
| 2 | Forbidden City Pavilion; Peking Temple of Heaven; Hong Kong and other subjects | Woodblock print on paper | $280 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2019 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Klosterneuburg | Holzschnitt/Papier 45,7 x 62,5 cm | $580 | Widder Auktionen | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Sledding in the English Garden in Munich | Holzschnitt/Papier 27 x 44 cm | $580 | Widder Auktionen | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Emma Bormann* | Woodcut/paper | $464 | Widder Auktionen | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Klosterneuburg, 1920 | Holzschnitt/Papier 21,8 x 41 cm | $406 | Widder Auktionen | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Emma Bormann* | Woodcut/paper | $348 | Widder Auktionen | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Kahlenberg village | Holzschnitt/Papier 34,6 x 46 cm | $348 | Widder Auktionen | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Hamburg, near the old exchange, 1926 | Farbholzschnitt/Papier 34,5 x 30,5 cm | $232 | Widder Auktionen | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | At the port of Messina, 1913 | Lithografie/Papier, 18 x 22,8 cm | $218 | Widder Auktionen | May 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 8 | $377 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $348 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Emma Bormann is an Austrian-American artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $232. 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 Emma Bormann sold in 2026 for $580, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emma Bormann work is $232.
The median Emma Bormann print sells for $314 across 12 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 | 15 | $314†‡ | $580 | 80% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $580 | $2,504 | — | 2026-03-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $225–$377†‡ | $280†‡ | $580 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $580 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $580 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emma Bormann worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emma Bormann work is $232. The median Emma Bormann print sells for $314 across 12 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 Emma Bormann print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emma Bormann print is $314. 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 Emma Bormann's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emma Bormann print is $580.
What is the average price of a small Emma Bormann print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emma Bormann print (small (under 50 cm)) is $280, 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 Emma Bormann's auction record?
Emma Bormann's auction record is $2,504, set in 2023.
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