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# Arnold Lobel (1933–1987)

Arnold Lobel is an American artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $2,500.

A work by Arnold Lobel sold in 2022 for $5,460, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Arnold Lobel work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arnold Lobel work is $2,500.

The median Arnold Lobel work on paper sells for $3,500 across 17 lots.

The median Arnold Lobel print sells for $1,625 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,625 | $1,625 | — | 2018-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $3,500 | $5,460 | — | 2024-08-22 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,000–$4,000 | $3,500 | $5,460 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,460 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,625 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Arnold Lobel worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arnold Lobel work is $2,500. The median Arnold Lobel work on paper sells for $3,500 across 17 lots. The median Arnold Lobel print sells for $1,625 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Arnold Lobel work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arnold Lobel work on paper is $3,500.

### What is Arnold Lobel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arnold Lobel work on paper is $5,460.

### What is the average price of a small Arnold Lobel work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Arnold Lobel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Arnold Lobel's auction record?

Arnold Lobel's auction record is $5,460, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.