Emmy Lou Packard (1914–1998)
What is Emmy Lou Packard’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Emmy Lou Packard at 11 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,050 including buyer’s premium (middle half $626–$2,777, n=32). The auction record is $5,080 for Untitled (mixed media) (2025, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (mixed media), 1949 | Mixed media | $5,080 | Rago Arts | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Front Street - 5 AM | Linocut in colors on Japanese paper | $4,762 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Emmy and Frida Kahlo seated, 1941 | Silver print | $4,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | View from Salmon Creek | Oil on canvas | $4,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1949 | Mixed media | $4,000 | Wright | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Frida in Doorway, 1941 | Photograph on paper | $3,630 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 7 | View of Mendocino, 1960 | Linocut | $3,250 | Clars Auction Gallery | Apr 2022 |
| 8 | Strawberry Pickers Near Pajaro | Linocut in colors on paper | $2,857 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Morning | Color woodcut on paper | $4,250 | Clars Auction Gallery | May 2026 |
| 2 | Cooking Crabs | Woodcut | $3,250 | Clars Auction Gallery | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,663 |
| Prints | 27 | $950 |
| Photographs | 5 | $850 |
| Other | 10 | $775 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $950 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $944 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Emmy Lou Packard is an American artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $944. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Emmy Lou Packard sold in 2026 for $7,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emmy Lou Packard work is $944.
The median Emmy Lou Packard print sells for $944 across 38 lots.
The median Emmy Lou Packard photograph sells for $2,240 across 6 lots.
The median Emmy Lou Packard painting sells for $3,112 across 2 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 | 40 | $944† | $4,762 | 95% | 2026-05-15 |
| Paintings | 2 | $3,112 | $4,500 | — | 2025-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | — | 2024-01-25 |
| Photography | 6 | $2,240 | $7,040 | — | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,080 | $7,040 | — | 2026-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Emmy Lou Packard's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (40 lots) median $944 with 95% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $3,112, record $4,500. A typical Emmy Lou Packard painting sells for around 3.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $5,080.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $568–$1,102 | $938 | $4,762 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $625–$1,750† | $1,000† | $4,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $432–$4,282 | $2,240 | $7,040 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $7,040 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,762 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,500 |
| Photography | 2024 | $4,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,250 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $1,725 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emmy Lou Packard worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emmy Lou Packard work is $944. The median Emmy Lou Packard print sells for $944 across 38 lots. The median Emmy Lou Packard photograph sells for $2,240 across 6 lots. The median Emmy Lou Packard painting sells for $3,112 across 2 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 Emmy Lou Packard print?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emmy Lou Packard print is $944. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Emmy Lou Packard's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emmy Lou Packard print is $4,762.
What is the average price of a small Emmy Lou Packard print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emmy Lou Packard print (small (under 50 cm)) is $938, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Emmy Lou Packard print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emmy Lou Packard print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Emmy Lou Packard's auction record?
Emmy Lou Packard's auction record is $5,080, set in 2025.
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