Betty Lou Schlemm (1934–2021)
Betty Lou Schlemm is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $247. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Betty Lou Schlemm is recorded as sold in 2021 for $500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Betty Lou Schlemm work is $247.
The median Betty Lou Schlemm work on paper sells for $294 across 5 lots.
The median Betty Lou Schlemm painting sells for $500 across 7 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 7 | $500†‡ | $1,645 | — | 2025-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $294‡ | $500‡ | 55.6% | 2025-07-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $150–$294‡ | $294‡ | $500‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $1,645 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $920 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $294 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Betty Lou Schlemm worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Betty Lou Schlemm work is $247. The median Betty Lou Schlemm work on paper sells for $294 across 5 lots. The median Betty Lou Schlemm painting sells for $500 across 7 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Betty Lou Schlemm's auction record?
Betty Lou Schlemm's auction record is $1,645, set in 2005.
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