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# Paul Emsley (b. 1947)

Paul Emsley is a South African artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,524.

A work by Paul Emsley sold in 2025 for $1,739, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Paul Emsley works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Paul Emsley on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-emsley?ref=kg:paul-emsley) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Paul Emsley work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Emsley work is $1,524.

The median Paul Emsley work on paper sells for $1,092 across 9 lots.

The median Paul Emsley painting sells for $1,631 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2018-04-09 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,631 | $1,739 | — | 2025-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,092 | $1,616 | — | 2024-12-02 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,739 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,616 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,524 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,114 |

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 Paul Emsley worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Emsley work is $1,524. The median Paul Emsley work on paper sells for $1,092 across 9 lots. The median Paul Emsley painting sells for $1,631 across 7 lots.

### What is Paul Emsley's auction record?

Paul Emsley's auction record is $1,739, set in 2025.

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

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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.