Emil Ganso Auction Prices and Value Guide
Emil Ganso auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 556 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Emil Ganso auction prices: quick answer
Emil Ganso auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Emil Ganso
- Source records
- 556
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Emil Ganso
Emil Ganso (1895–1941) was a German-born American painter and printmaker. Born in Halberstadt, Germany, he emigrated to the United States and established a career centered on figurative painting and graphic arts. Ganso is recognized for his depictions of the nude and for working across both oil and print media, including etching and lithography. His work is represented in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Ganso's career was cut short by his death in Iowa City, Iowa, at the age of 46. He is listed in Bénézit's Dictionnaire critique et documentaire des peintres and documented by the RKD – Netherlands Institute for Art History, the Getty ULAN, and the Library of Congress Name Authority File.
American Modernismpaintingprintmakingnude (representation)
Common works and media
Collectors and appraisers most commonly encounter Ganso's work as oil paintings on canvas or panel, etchings, lithographs, and drawings. Figurative subjects, particularly nudes, are a recurring theme. Prints may appear as single impressions or in small editions. Works on paper range from finished compositions to preparatory studies. With over five hundred documented auction appearances, Ganso's prints and paintings are accessible but not abundant in the secondary market.
Market and appraisal context
Emil Ganso's work appears at auction primarily as paintings, prints, and works on paper. His relatively short career produced a finite body of work, which can affect availability and pricing. Key factors in appraisal include medium (oil versus print), subject matter (particularly figurative and nude compositions), condition, provenance, and any institutional exhibition history. Prints should be assessed for edition size, plate quality, and paper condition. Collectors are advised to consult recent comparable auction results and, when possible, seek expert attribution review, as no publicly available catalogue raisonné has been identified.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Appraisal caveats
- The artist died at age 46, resulting in a relatively compact oeuvre; rarity can influence auction results significantly.
- No catalogue raisonné was identified in available sources; attribution and completeness of the body of work may require expert review.
- Market data should be corroborated with recent auction records from major houses for current valuation guidance.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- RKD – Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- Wikidata library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Library of Congress library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Emil Ganso worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Emil Ganso artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.