Emma Ekwall (1838–1925)
Emma Ekwall is a Swedish artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,572. 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 Ekwall is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,595; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Emma Ekwall on OpeningBid →What is a Emma Ekwall work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emma Ekwall work is $1,572.
The median Emma Ekwall painting sells for $1,572 across 17 lots.
The median Emma Ekwall work on paper sells for $1,088 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $1,572†‡ | $30,000† | 77.3% | 2025-11-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,088‡ | $1,088‡ | — | 2024-12-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,023–$1,595†‡ | $1,101†‡ | $5,613† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,250–$5,936†‡ | $2,830†‡ | $30,000† |
† 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 | 1996 | $30,000† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,936‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,088‡ |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emma Ekwall worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emma Ekwall work is $1,572. The median Emma Ekwall painting sells for $1,572 across 17 lots. The median Emma Ekwall work on paper sells for $1,088 across 1 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 Ekwall painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emma Ekwall painting is $1,572. 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 Ekwall's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emma Ekwall painting is $30,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $30,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Emma Ekwall's auction record?
Emma Ekwall's auction record is $30,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $30,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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