Emil Wolff, Lime Kiln in the Moonlight

Emil Wolff

German · 1802–1879 · Painter, Sculptor

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  1. Emil Wolff, "Die Nacht", White Carrara marble. An important, almost life-sized sculpture of a female allegory. She is depicted striding and drawing a starry veil over her head. Her hair is decorated with a garland of poppy flowers and she holds two poppy seed capsules in her hand. A small owl perches at her feet. Signed to the right edge of the base: AEM.WOLFF ROMAE FECIT. The bird's beak slightly defective. H of sculpture ca. 152, W ca. 68, D ca"Die Nacht"Lempertz · €124,000≈ $135,396≈ £104,706Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 2 auction results for Emil Wolff between 2017 and 2021, of which 1 sold (50%). The highest price recorded is $135kSign up free to see for "Die Nacht" at Lempertz in May 2017. The most common medium is sculpture (2 lots). Most results come from Pandolfini (1) and Lempertz (1).

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  1. Emil Wolff, "Die Nacht", White Carrara marble. An important, almost life-sized sculpture of a female allegory. She is depicted striding and drawing a starry veil over her head. Her hair is decorated with a garland of poppy flowers and she holds two poppy seed capsules in her hand. A small owl perches at her feet. Signed to the right edge of the base: AEM.WOLFF ROMAE FECIT. The bird's beak slightly defective. H of sculpture ca. 152, W ca. 68, D ca
    "Die Nacht"
    Sculpture
    45 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 442
    €124,000≈ $135,396≈ £104,706Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Lempertz ↗
  2. Emil Wolff, Testa Di Fanciulla, marmo
    Testa Di Fanciulla
    Sculpture
    Pandolfini · · Lot 216
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €4,000–6,000View at Pandolfini ↗

Emil Wolff: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Emil Wolff at auction?

$135,396Sign up free to see, for "Die Nacht" at Lempertz (May 2017) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Emil Wolff?

The median sale price is $135kSign up free to see across 1 priced sale. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Emil Wolff have sold at auction?

1 of 2 recorded lots sold between 2017 and 2021.

Which auction houses sell Emil Wolff?

Pandolfini and Lempertz account for the most recorded results. Pandolfini · Lempertz

About Emil Wolff

In museum collections

  • Emil Wolff, Lime Kiln in the MoonlightLime Kiln in the Moonlight, 1827
    Statens Museum for Kunst · Public domain
  • Emil Wolff, UntitledUntitled, 1801
    Department of Sculptures of the Louvre · Public domain
  • Emil Wolff, Diana Resting after HuntingDiana Resting after Hunting, 1847
    Hermitage Museum · Public domain

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Related artists — German, born 1777–1827