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# Emerson (1856–1936)

Emerson is an English artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,342. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Emerson is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,491; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Emerson work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emerson work is $2,342.

The median Emerson photograph sells for $2,274 across 4 lots.

The median Emerson print sells for $5,621 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $5,621 | $8,217 | 50% | 2017-06-14 |
| Photography | 4 | $2,274‡ | $3,491‡ | — | 2026-05-20 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $8,217 |
| Photography | 2026 | $3,491‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $3,206 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $3,025 |

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

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 Emerson worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emerson work is $2,342. The median Emerson photograph sells for $2,274 across 4 lots. The median Emerson print sells for $5,621 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Emerson's auction record?

Emerson's auction record is $8,217, set in 2009.

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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.