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Emerson Woelffer Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1914–2003

ArtSell has recorded 436 auction results for Emerson Woelffer paintings between 2006 and 2026, and 398 of them sold (91%). Half of the priced sales fell between $953Sign up free to see and $4kSign up free to see, with a median of $1.9kSign up free to see. Untitled holds the top price on file: $38.1kSign up free to see at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (October 2025). Most results come from Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (389), Rago Auctions (21) and Wright (20).

$38,100≈ £28,285≈ €32,497Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumUntitledLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)436auction results2006–2026years recorded91%sold$1.9kSign up free to seemedian price

Emerson Woelffer paintings: key figures

Auction results
436
Sold rate
91%
Active at auction
2006–2026
Median price
$1.9kSign up free to see
Record price
$38.1kSign up free to see Untitled, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Oct 2025

Top auction houses: Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (389), Rago Auctions (21), Wright (20)

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  1. Blue Bird by Emerson Woelffer, 1995, oil and acrylic on canvas, sold Mar 2025
    Blue Bird, 1995
    Oil · Canvas
    40 h x 30 w in (102 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 131
    $1,651≈ £1,277≈ €1,525Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Parisian #2 by Emerson Woelffer, 1964, oil and paper collage on canvas, sold Mar 2025
    Parisian #2, 1964
    Oil · Canvas
    25 h x 20 w in (63 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 142
    $198≈ £153≈ €183Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, 1939-40, oil and acrylic on canvas, sold Mar 2025
    Untitled, 1939-40
    Oil · Canvas
    48⅛ h x 41 w in (122 x 104 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 119
    $10,160≈ £7,861≈ €9,384Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Green Lips by Emerson Woelffer, 1968, acrylic on canvas, sold Mar 2025
    Green Lips, 1968
    Acrylic · Canvas
    65¾ h x 49⅞ w in (167 x 127 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 126
    $8,255≈ £6,387≈ €7,624Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, 1954, oil and paper collage on board, sold Mar 2025
    Untitled, 1954
    Oil · Board
    45⅝ h x 46⅜ w in (116 x 118 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 108
    $8,890≈ £6,878≈ €8,211Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Hot Lips by Emerson Woelffer, 1968, acrylic and crayon on canvas, sold Mar 2025
    Hot Lips, 1968
    Acrylic · Canvas
    65⅝ h x 49¾ w in (167 x 126 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 117
    $5,334≈ £4,127≈ €4,927Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. The Sun Poet by Emerson Woelffer, 1974, acrylic on canvas, sold Mar 2025
    The Sun Poet, 1974
    Acrylic · Canvas
    84 h x 60 w in (213 x 152 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 138
    $4,318≈ £3,341≈ €3,988Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Emerson S.WoelfferCalifornia1914-2003Untitled (Abstract in Red, Black and White) by Emerson Woelffer, oil on canvas1989;, offered Feb 2025
    Emerson S.WoelfferCalifornia1914-2003Untitled (Abstract in Red, Black and White)
    Oil · Canvas
    30 x 24 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 457
    Result not publishedEst. $2,000–3,000View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  9. Moon Person by Emerson Woelffer, 1997, oil and acrylic on canvas, offered Dec 2024
    Moon Person, 1997
    Oil · Canvas
    48 h x 36 w in (122 x 91 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 107
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, c. 1994, acrylic on canvas, offered Dec 2024
    Untitled, c. 1994
    Acrylic · Canvas
    40 h x 30 w x 1 d in (102 x 76 x 3 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 105
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  11. Person Looking at the Sun by Emerson Woelffer, 1971, oil and acrylic on canvas, offered Dec 2024
    Person Looking at the Sun, 1971
    Oil · Canvas
    46 h x 34 w in (117 x 86 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 130
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, 1992, oil and acrylic on canvas, offered Dec 2024
    Untitled, 1992
    Oil · Canvas
    48 h x 36 w in (122 x 91 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 133
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, 1995-96, acrylic on canvas, offered Dec 2024
    Untitled, 1995-96
    Acrylic · Canvas
    30 h x 24 w in (76 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 139
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  14. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, 1993, acrylic and oil on canvas, offered Dec 2024
    Untitled, 1993
    Acrylic · Canvas
    48 h x 36 w in (122 x 91 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 125
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, 1995, oil and acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Untitled, 1995
    Oil · Canvas
    40 h x 30 w in (102 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 115
    $1,572≈ £1,238≈ €1,498Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, 1946-51, oil on linen, sold Dec 2024
    Untitled, 1946-51
    Oil · Linen
    35⅞ h x 24¼ w in (91 x 62 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 104
    $27,720≈ £21,825≈ €26,408Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, 1996, oil and acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Untitled, 1996
    Oil · Canvas
    48 h x 36 w in (122 x 91 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 124
    $1,512≈ £1,190≈ €1,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  18. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, 1992, acrylic and oil on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Untitled, 1992
    Acrylic · Canvas
    39⅞ h x 29⅞ w x ¾ d in (101 x 76 x 2 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 128
    $1,260≈ £992≈ €1,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  19. The Open Secret by Emerson Woelffer, 1951, oil on Masonite, sold Dec 2024
    The Open Secret, 1951
    Oil · Board
    18 h x 27 w in (46 x 69 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 101
    $2,142≈ £1,686≈ €2,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Unsonata by Emerson Woelffer, 1975, oil and acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Unsonata, 1975
    Oil · Canvas
    24 h x 20 w in (61 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 141
    $655≈ £516≈ €624Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Head by Emerson Woelffer, 1947, oil and sand on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Head, 1947
    Oil · Canvas
    20 h x 16¼ w in (51 x 41 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 117
    $4,788≈ £3,770≈ €4,561Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  22. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, 1985, acrylic and oil on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Untitled, 1985
    Acrylic · Canvas
    20 h x 16 w in (51 x 41 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 131
    $504≈ £397≈ €480Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. Black Mirror and Ochre by Emerson Woelffer, 1963, oil on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Black Mirror and Ochre, 1963
    Oil · Canvas
    54⅛ h x 38⅛ w in (137 x 97 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 106
    $2,394≈ £1,885≈ €2,281Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  24. For Alberto by Emerson Woelffer, 1977, oil and acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    For Alberto, 1977
    Oil · Canvas
    30 h x 24 w in (76 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 114
    $1,260≈ £992≈ €1,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  25. Seoul by Emerson Woelffer, 1985, oil, spray paint and acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Seoul, 1985
    Oil · Canvas
    24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 146
    $630≈ £496≈ €600Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, 1967, acrylic and paper collage on artist's board, sold Dec 2024
    Untitled, 1967
    Acrylic · Board
    24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 138
    $567≈ £446≈ €540Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  27. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, 1950, oil on Masonite, sold Dec 2024
    Untitled, 1950
    Oil · Board
    36 h x 24 w in (91 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 100
    $15,120≈ £11,905≈ €14,404Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  28. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, c. 1940, oil and acrylic on Masonite, sold Dec 2024
    Untitled, c. 1940
    Oil · Board
    30 h x 24 w in (76 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 102
    $8,820≈ £6,944≈ €8,402Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  29. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, 1996, acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Untitled, 1996
    Acrylic · Canvas
    40 h x 30 w in (102 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 110
    $3,024≈ £2,381≈ €2,881Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  30. The Mirror by Emerson Woelffer, 1953, mixed media on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    The Mirror, 1953
    Mixed media · Canvas
    20 h x 16 w in (51 x 41 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 127
    $1,260≈ £992≈ €1,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  31. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, oil on panel in artist's frame, sold Dec 2024
    Untitled
    Oil · Panel
    28⅛ h x 24½ w x 1¼ d in (71 x 62 x 3 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 118
    $4,536≈ £3,571≈ €4,321Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  32. Italian Poem by Emerson Woelffer, 1977, acrylic and oil stick on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Italian Poem, 1977
    Acrylic · Canvas
    49⅞ h x 37¾ w in (127 x 96 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 121
    $1,890≈ £1,488≈ €1,801Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  33. Figure + Sun by Emerson Woelffer, 1994, acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Figure + Sun, 1994
    Acrylic · Canvas
    20 h x 16 w in (51 x 41 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 112
    $1,134≈ £893≈ €1,080Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  34. Blue Hand White Mirror by Emerson Woelffer, 1964, acrylic and oil on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Blue Hand White Mirror, 1964
    Acrylic · Canvas
    24 h x 20 w in (61 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 137
    $2,142≈ £1,686≈ €2,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  35. Untitled (from the Picasso series) by Emerson Woelffer, 1993, oil and acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Untitled (from the Picasso series), 1993
    Oil · Canvas
    48 h x 36 w in (122 x 91 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 120
    $1,764≈ £1,389≈ €1,680Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  36. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, 1992-93, oil and acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Untitled, 1992-93
    Oil · Canvas
    48 h x 36 w in (122 x 91 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 126
    $1,638≈ £1,290≈ €1,560Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  37. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, 1996, oil and acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Untitled, 1996
    Oil · Canvas
    40 h x 30 w in (102 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 122
    $1,260≈ £992≈ €1,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  38. Two Mirrors and Painters Hand by Emerson Woelffer, 1962, oil and acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Two Mirrors and Painters Hand, 1962
    Oil · Canvas
    46⅛ h x 36¼ w x ⅞ d in (117 x 92 x 2 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 129
    $3,528≈ £2,778≈ €3,361Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  39. Green Island by Emerson Woelffer, 1981, acrylic and paper collage on board, sold Dec 2024
    Green Island, 1981
    Acrylic · Board
    58½ h x 38½ w in (149 x 98 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 113
    $945≈ £744≈ €900Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  40. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, 1981, acrylic and paper collage on board, sold Dec 2024
    Untitled, 1981
    Acrylic · Board
    58½ h x 38¾ w in (149 x 98 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 136
    $2,142≈ £1,686≈ €2,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  41. Mythical Composition by Emerson Woelffer, 1984, oil, paper and acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Mythical Composition, 1984
    Oil · Canvas
    72 h x 48 w in (183 x 122 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 116
    $2,520≈ £1,984≈ €2,401Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, 1938, oil and acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Untitled, 1938
    Oil · Canvas
    34⅛ h x 48 w in (87 x 122 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 103
    $12,600≈ £9,920≈ €12,003Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, 1992, acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Untitled, 1992
    Acrylic · Canvas
    48 h x 36 w in (122 x 91 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 108
    $1,512≈ £1,190≈ €1,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  44. Max Ernst before his Second Life by Emerson Woelffer, 1969-70, acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Max Ernst before his Second Life, 1969-70
    Acrylic · Canvas
    65¾ h x 50 w in (167 x 127 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 109
    $5,544≈ £4,365≈ €5,282Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  45. Nite Kiss by Emerson Woelffer, 1968-73, acrylic on canvas, sold Dec 2024
    Nite Kiss, 1968-73
    Acrylic · Canvas
    65¾ h x 50 w in (167 x 127 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 123
    $2,358≈ £1,857≈ €2,246Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  46. Open Black by Emerson Woelffer, 1995, oil and acrylic on canvas, sold Nov 2024
    Open Black, 1995
    Oil · Canvas
    40 h x 30 w in (102 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 150
    $2,268≈ £1,790≈ €2,147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  47. Madrid by Emerson Woelffer, 1959, oil on Masonite, sold Oct 2024
    Madrid, 1959
    Oil · Board
    29⅝ h x 23 w in (75 x 58 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 295
    $4,410≈ £3,394≈ €4,053Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  48. Roman Chariot by Emerson Woelffer, 1959, oil on canvas, sold Oct 2024
    Roman Chariot, 1959
    Oil · Canvas
    54 h x 38¼ w in (137 x 97 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 119
    $6,048≈ £4,538≈ €5,456Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  49. Mable with Dry Martini by Emerson Woelffer, 1947, oil and roofing material on canvas, sold Sep 2024
    Mable with Dry Martini, 1947
    Oil · Canvas
    36 h x 30 w in (91 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 123
    $4,585≈ £3,429≈ €4,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  50. Untitled by Emerson Woelffer, oil and acrylic on canvas, offered Aug 2024
    Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    30 h x 24 w in (76 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 101
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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