Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)
Ralph Waldo Emerson is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $588. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ralph Waldo Emerson sold in 2023 for $2,772, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Waldo Emerson work is $588.
The median Ralph Waldo Emerson work on paper sells for $1,235 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,235 | $1,235 | — | 2018-05-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,235 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ralph Waldo Emerson worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralph Waldo Emerson work is $588. The median Ralph Waldo Emerson work on paper sells for $1,235 across 1 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 Ralph Waldo Emerson's auction record?
Ralph Waldo Emerson's auction record is $6,000, set in 2014.
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