Alex Emsley

South African · b. 1973

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6auction results2024–2025years recorded83%sold (5)$323Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Alex Emsley, Variations on a Theme, diptych, oil on boardVariations on a Theme, diptychStrauss & Co · ZAR 93,800≈ $5,166≈ £4,072≈ €4,821Sign up to see
  2. Alex Emsley, Vase with Lisianthuses, oil on canvasVase with LisianthusesStrauss & Co · ZAR 48,050≈ $2,774≈ £2,069≈ €2,380Sign up to see
  3. Alex Emsley, Aubergine, oil on canvas laid down on boardAubergineStrauss & Co · ZAR 5,863≈ $323≈ £255≈ €301Sign up to see

Alex Emsley’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 6 auction results for Alex Emsley between 2024 and 2025, of which 5 sold (83%). Recorded sale prices range from $194Sign up free to see to $5.2kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $5.2kSign up free to see for Variations on a Theme, diptych at Strauss & Co in June 2024. The most common medium is oil paintings (6 lots). Results come from Strauss & Co (6).

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  1. Alex Emsley, Vase with Lisianthuses, oil on canvas
    Vase with Lisianthuses
    Oil · Canvas
    40 by 50,5cm excluding frame; 41,5 by 51,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 67
    ZAR 48,050≈ $2,774≈ £2,069≈ €2,380Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  2. Alex Emsley, Aubergine, oil on canvas laid down on board
    Aubergine
    Oil · Canvas
    19 by 28cm excluding frame; 27 by 36,5 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 68
    ZAR 3,604≈ $208≈ £155≈ €179Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  3. Alex Emsley, Variations on a Theme, diptych, oil on board
    Variations on a Theme, diptych
    Oil · Board
    each: 45 by 34,5cm excluding frame; 48 by 37,5 by 5,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 204
    ZAR 93,800≈ $5,166≈ £4,072≈ €4,821Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 70,000–90,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  4. Alex Emsley, Aubergine, oil on canvas laid down on board
    Aubergine
    Oil · Canvas
    19 by 28cm excluding frame; 27 by 36,5 by 3,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 74
    ZAR 5,863≈ $323≈ £255≈ €301Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  5. Alex Emsley, Leeks, oil on canvas
    Leeks
    Oil · Canvas
    19 by 24,5cm excluding frame; 27 by 33 by 4cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 75
    ZAR 3,518≈ $194≈ £153≈ €181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  6. Alex Emsley, Sub Rosa, 2025, oil on panel
    Sub Rosa, 2025
    Oil · Panel
    50 by 34,5cm excluding frame; 53 by 38 by 5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 225
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 60,000–90,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

Alex Emsley paintings (6)Alex Emsley oil paintings (6)

Alex Emsley: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Alex Emsley at auction?

$5,166Sign up free to see, for Variations on a Theme, diptych at Strauss & Co (June 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Alex Emsley?

The median sale price is $323Sign up free to see across 5 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Alex Emsley have sold at auction?

5 of 6 recorded lots sold between 2024 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Alex Emsley?

Strauss & Co accounts for the most recorded results. Strauss & Co

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