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# Peter H. Emerson (1856–1936)

Peter H. Emerson is an artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,000.

A work by Peter H. Emerson sold in 2017 for $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter H. Emerson work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter H. Emerson work is $3,000.

The median Peter H. Emerson print sells for $3,000 across 5 lots.

The median Peter H. Emerson photograph sells for $2,875 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $3,000 | $6,250 | 71.4% | 2016-04-19 |
| Photography | 4 | $2,875 | $3,750 | — | 2017-02-14 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,000–$6,250 | $3,000 | $6,250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $6,250 |
| Photography | 2017 | $3,750 |
| Photography | 2017 | $3,750 |

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 Peter H. Emerson worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter H. Emerson work is $3,000. The median Peter H. Emerson print sells for $3,000 across 5 lots. The median Peter H. Emerson photograph sells for $2,875 across 4 lots.

### What is Peter H. Emerson's auction record?

Peter H. Emerson's auction record is $6,250, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.