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# EMPI, MAURICE (b. 1933)

EMPI, MAURICE is a French artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $485. 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 EMPI, MAURICE is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,207; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a EMPI, MAURICE work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a EMPI, MAURICE work is $485.

The median EMPI, MAURICE painting sells for $689 across 23 lots.

The median EMPI, MAURICE work on paper sells for $372 across 7 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 | 31 | $689†‡ | $1,391 | 74.2% | 2026-07-09 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $372† | $565 | 63.6% | 2026-06-19 |

† 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) | 6 | $151–$674†‡ | $240†‡ | $896 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $454–$868†‡ | $707†‡ | $1,391 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $372–$485 | $405 | $565 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,391 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $951 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $565 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $485 |

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 EMPI, MAURICE worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a EMPI, MAURICE work is $485. The median EMPI, MAURICE painting sells for $689 across 23 lots. The median EMPI, MAURICE work on paper sells for $372 across 7 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 EMPI, MAURICE painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a EMPI, MAURICE painting is $689. 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 EMPI, MAURICE's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a EMPI, MAURICE painting is $1,391.

### What is the average price of a EMPI, MAURICE work on paper?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a EMPI, MAURICE work on paper is $372. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is EMPI, MAURICE's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a EMPI, MAURICE work on paper is $565.

### What is the average price of a medium EMPI, MAURICE painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium EMPI, MAURICE painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $707, 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 EMPI, MAURICE's auction record?

EMPI, MAURICE's auction record is $1,391, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “EMPI, MAURICE auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maurice-empi (updated 2026-11-03).

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.