Emil Bisttram Pastels: Auction Prices

American · 1895–1976

ArtSell has recorded 2 auction results for Emil Bisttram pastels between 2023 and 2026, of which 2 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,800 to $6,000, with a median of $3,900 across 2 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 2 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $6,000 for “Taos Sunset” at Brunk Auctions in 2023.

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All pastels results

1. 
   Untitled (Pink, Ochre, White, and Brown Geometric)

   Pastel · Board

   10" h x 8" w

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Sep 13, 2026 · Lot 87
   $1,800≈ £1,334≈ €1,553HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
2. 
   Pueblo Gold

   Pastel

   March in Montana · Mar 20, 2026 · Lot 239
   Result not publishedEst. $1,000–1,500View at March in Montana ↗
3. 
   Sunset of the Desert

   Pastel

   March in Montana · Mar 21, 2025 · Lot 267
   Result not publishedEst. $800–1,200View at March in Montana ↗
4. 
   Taos Sunset, 1954

   Pastel · Paper

   sheet 15 x 17-3/4 in.

   Brunk Auctions · Mar 25, 2023 · Lot 1134
   $6,000≈ £4,910≈ €5,584HammerSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗

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