Peter Henry Emerson (1856–1936)
What is Peter Henry Emerson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 69 auction results for Peter Henry Emerson at 14 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,664 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,101–$1,877, n=6). The auction record is $30,000 for Selected Images (2017, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selected Images | Twenty-three platinum prints from Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads, each with printed tissue title overleaf | $30,000 | Phillips | Oct 2017 |
| 2 | Rowing Home the Schoof-Stuff, 1886 | Platinum print | $17,640 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Selected Images from Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads, 1886 | Platinum prints mounted on card | $15,000 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 4 | Gathering Water-Lilies | Platinum print | $11,340 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 5 | Gathering Waterlilies, 1886 | Platinum print | $9,987 | Christie's | Oct 2001 |
| 6 | Pictures of East Anglian Life, 1888 | Photogravures | $9,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2008 |
| 7 | Idylls on the Norfolk Broads, 1856 | In pencil on title page, cloth-backed boards with cover design in gilt by T.F. Goodall, ribbon ties, oblong folio. (12) | $6,568 | Christie's | May 1999 |
| 8 | During the Reed - Harvest, 1856 | Platinum print | $6,385 | Christie's | May 2004 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marsh Leaves, 1895 | Photogravures | $16,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2007 |
| 2 | Marsh Leaves, 1895 | London: David Nutt, 1895. Deluxe Edition. Illustrated with sixteen photogravures on Japanese vellum. Quarto, white pictorial linen with decorative green title and gilt-lettered leather spine. One of the deluxe edition of 100 from a total edition of 300 | $13,750 | Phillips | Oct 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $4,087 |
| Photographs | 48 | $2,675 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $2,500 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 69 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter Henry Emerson is a British (modern) artist with 112 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,675. 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 Peter Henry Emerson sold in 2025 for $2,794, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Henry Emerson work is $2,675.
The median Peter Henry Emerson photograph sells for $2,250 across 40 lots.
The median Peter Henry Emerson print sells for $2,750 across 23 lots.
The median Peter Henry Emerson work on paper sells for $5,737 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Peter Henry Emerson photographs typically sell for $1,205–$3,775 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Peter Henry Emerson prints typically sell for $1,676–$3,380 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 | 30 | $2,750‡ | $17,640 | 76.7% | 2026-01-22 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $5,737 | $6,568 | — | 2003-05-21 |
| Photography | 58 | $2,250†‡ | $30,000 | 69% | 2026-10-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $16,820 | $30,000 | — | 2021-10-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,676–$3,380‡ | $2,750‡ | $17,640 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $1,205–$3,775†‡ | $1,961†‡ | $30,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $30,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $17,640 |
| Photography | 2007 | $16,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $6,568 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $5,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $4,907 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Henry Emerson worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Henry Emerson work is $2,675. The median Peter Henry Emerson photograph sells for $2,250 across 40 lots. The median Peter Henry Emerson print sells for $2,750 across 23 lots. The median Peter Henry Emerson work on paper sells for $5,737 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Peter Henry Emerson photographs typically sell for $1,205–$3,775 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Peter Henry Emerson prints typically sell for $1,676–$3,380 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 Peter Henry Emerson photograph?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Henry Emerson photograph is $2,250. 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 Peter Henry Emerson's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Henry Emerson photograph is $30,000.
What is the average price of a Peter Henry Emerson print?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Henry Emerson print is $2,750. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Peter Henry Emerson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Henry Emerson print is $17,640.
What is the average price of a small Peter Henry Emerson photograph?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Henry Emerson photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,961, 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 the average price of a small Peter Henry Emerson print?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Henry Emerson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Peter Henry Emerson's auction record?
Peter Henry Emerson's auction record is $30,000, set in 2017.
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