> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lin-emery · updated 2026-11-02

# Lin Emery (1926–2021)

Lin Emery is an American artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $7,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Lin Emery sold in 2026 for $16,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lin Emery work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Emery work is $7,500.

The median Lin Emery sculpture sells for $9,188 across 34 lots.

The median Lin Emery work on paper sells for $996 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $996† | $1,200† | — | 2024-04-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 40 | $9,188† | $48,000† | 85% | 2026-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $43,920† | $48,000† | — | 2021-04-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $4,481–$9,375† | $7,170† | $16,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,440–$19,000† | $3,600† | $31,720 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $29,500–$36,600† | $32,860† | $48,000† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $48,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $43,920 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,200† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $793 |

† 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 Lin Emery worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lin Emery work is $7,500. The median Lin Emery sculpture sells for $9,188 across 34 lots. The median Lin Emery work on paper sells for $996 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Lin Emery sculpture?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lin Emery sculpture is $9,188. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lin Emery's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lin Emery sculpture is $48,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $48,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Lin Emery sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lin Emery sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,600, 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 Lin Emery sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lin Emery sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,170, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lin Emery's auction record?

Lin Emery's auction record is $48,000, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $48,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lin Emery auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lin-emery (updated 2026-11-02).

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.