Peter Henry Emerson
British · 1856–1936 · Photographer
Peter Henry Emerson was a British writer and photographer. His photographs are early examples of promoting straight photography as an art form. He is known for taking… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
Selected ImagesPhillips · $30,000≈ £22,665≈ €25,525Sign up to see
Marsh LeavesPhillips · $13,750≈ £10,388≈ €11,699Sign up to see
Poling the Marsh HayRago Auctions · $2,794≈ £2,139≈ €2,431Sign up to see
Peter Henry Emerson’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).
Lots sold
11
of 12 offered · 2013–2026
Sell-through
92%
sold ÷ offered
Price trend
By medium
| Medium | Offered | Sold | Sell-through | Average | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & multiples | 2 | 2 | 100% | $7.9kSign up | $7.9kSign up | $13.8kSign up |
| Etching | 2 | 2 | 100% | $7.9kSign up | $7.9kSign up | $13.8kSign up |
| Photography | 10 | 9 | 90% | $4.9kSign up | $1.9kSign up | $30kSign up |
| Photograph | 10 | 9 | 90% | $4.9kSign up | $1.9kSign up | $30kSign up |
Medium classes are derived from the medium text as published by each house; “Other” includes lots whose medium wasn’t stated.