Emil Maetzel Auction Prices and Value Guide
Emil Maetzel auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 320 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Emil Maetzel auction prices: quick answer
Emil Maetzel auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Emil Maetzel
- Source records
- 320
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Emil Maetzel
Emil Maetzel (1877–1955) was a German architect, painter, sculptor, and graphic artist based in Hamburg. Born in Cuxhaven on May 5, 1877, he built a multifaceted practice that spanned architectural design and fine art, working across painting, sculpture, and printmaking. His documented subjects include landscapes and figure compositions. Maetzel was married to the artist Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen, and the couple was active in Hamburg's cultural scene during the first half of the twentieth century. His work is held in institutional collections, including The Museum of Modern Art in New York. With over 300 documented works appearing in auction contexts, Maetzel is a recurring presence in the German modern art market.
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Common works and media
Collectors most frequently encounter Maetzel's landscape paintings and figure studies, typically in oil on canvas or panel, as well as works on paper including drawings and prints. Sculptural works and graphic editions also appear in auction records. His output reflects a northern German modernist sensibility, with landscapes and human figures as recurring subjects. Works range from small-format studies to larger canvases, and attribution should be confirmed through signature, provenance, or expert review.
Market and appraisal context
Emil Maetzel's work appears regularly at auction, predominantly as paintings, works on paper, prints, and occasional sculpture. His dual background as an architect and fine artist means collectors may encounter both gallery-quality fine art and architecturally influenced works. Landscape and figure subjects dominate his documented output. When appraising a Maetzel work, key factors include confirmed attribution, medium, subject, date of execution, condition, and provenance tracing back to his Hamburg circle. Comparable auction results should be consulted for current market positioning, as published price guidance is limited.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Appraisal caveats
- No specific movement or school affiliation documented in available authority sources; art-historical context is limited to medium and subject classifications.
- No major auction-house biographical entries were available in the source pack; auction price context should be drawn from comparable lot records when available.
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
- VIAF (OCLC) library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- Library of Congress 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 Maetzel 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 Maetzel artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.