Paul Emsley Oil Paintings: Auction Prices

South African · b. 1947

ArtSell has recorded 12 auction results for Paul Emsley oil paintings between 2013 and 2026, of which 8 sold (67% sell-through). Prices realised range from $523 to $12,397, with a median of $2,809 across 8 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $12,397 for “Lilies” at Strauss & Co in 2021.

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1. 
   Nude, 1995

   Oil · Canvas

   39 by 29,5cm excluding frame; 55 by 45,5 by 4cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · May 11, 2026 · Lot 40
   ZAR 52,698≈ $3,204≈ £2,355≈ €2,723Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
2. 
   Melvyn Minnaar

   Oil · Paper

   25 by 19cm excluding frame; 42 by 34 by 3cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Mar 10, 2025 · Lot 192
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
3. 
   Reclining Nude

   Oil · Canvas

   25 by 30cm excluding frame; 40 by 44 by 2cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Apr 25, 2022 · Lot 362
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
4. 
   Standing Nude

   Oil · Canvas

   40 by 30cm excluding frame; 58 by 48 by 6cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Apr 25, 2022 · Lot 360
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
5. 
   Totem

   Oil · Paper

   sheet size: 69 by 83cm, unframed

   Strauss & Co · Apr 25, 2022 · Lot 199
   ZAR 8,208≈ $523≈ £411≈ €487Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
6. 
   Lilies

   Oil · Canvas

   25,5 by 31,5cm excluding frame; 40 by 46 by 2,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Sep 14, 2021 · Lot 34
   ZAR 176,390≈ $12,397≈ £8,947≈ €10,493Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
7. 
   Nude

   Oil · Board

   40 by 30cm excluding frame; 56 by 45,5 by 4,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Apr 23, 2014 · Lot 233
   ZAR 44,498≈ $4,196≈ £2,499≈ €3,033Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–40,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
8. 
   Standing Nude Looking Back

   Oil · Canvas

   27 by 23cm excluding frame; 49,5 by 45,5 by 4cm

   Strauss & Co · Apr 23, 2014 · Lot 232
   ZAR 16,160≈ $1,524≈ £907≈ €1,101Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–16,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
9. 
   Nude Study, Front

   Oil · Board

   17 by 12cm excluding frame

   Strauss & Co · Nov 11, 2013 · Lot 138
   ZAR 25,010≈ $2,414≈ £1,511≈ €1,803Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–16,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
10. 
    Nude Study, Back

    Oil · Board

    17,5 by 12cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 11, 2013 · Lot 137
    ZAR 11,710≈ $1,130≈ £707≈ €844Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–16,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
11. 
    Standing Nude, Front

    Oil · Board

    40 by 30cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 11, 2013 · Lot 136
    ZAR 39,788≈ $3,841≈ £2,404≈ €2,868Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
12. 
    Standing Nude, Back

    Oil · Canvas

    27 by 23cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 11, 2013 · Lot 135
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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