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# DOUGLAS FERGUSON ELLIOTT (1916–2012)

## What is DOUGLAS FERGUSON ELLIOTT’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for DOUGLAS FERGUSON ELLIOTT at 2 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $116 including buyer’s premium (middle half $97–$262, n=5). The auction record is $798 for GREY DAY (2011, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GREY DAY | OIL ON MASONITE | $798 | Waddingtons | Mar 2011 |
| 2 | MOTIF AT BLUE ROCKS, NOVA SCOTIA | OIL ON CANVAS, GLUED DOWN ON MASONITE | $336 | Waddingtons | Apr 2022 |
| 3 | THE SAP SHACK - ONTARIO | OIL ON MASONITE | $308 | Waddingtons | May 2017 |
| 4 | MADAWASKA VILLAGE | OIL ON MASONITE | $305 | Waddingtons | May 2018 |
| 5 | THE LADY IN BLUE, GLOUCESTER, MASS. | ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, GLUED DOWN ON MASONITE | $292 | Waddingtons | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | SPRINGTIME AFTERNOON - NEAR MILTON, ONT. | OIL ON MASONITE | $273 | Waddingtons | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | VETERAN IN RED, GLOUCESTER, MASS. | OIL ON MASONITE | $262 | Waddingtons | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | VERTICAL VIGNETTE | OIL ON HARDBOARD | $116 | Waddingtons | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | THE GRIST MILL, ROCKWOOD, ONT. | OIL ON BOARD | $97 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | APPROACHING SPRING - NORTHERN ONTARIO | OIL ON MASONITE | $91 | Waddingtons | Jul 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $283 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $299 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


DOUGLAS FERGUSON ELLIOTT is a Canadian artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $273. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by DOUGLAS FERGUSON ELLIOTT sold in 2025 for $292, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a DOUGLAS FERGUSON ELLIOTT work worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DOUGLAS FERGUSON ELLIOTT work is $273.

The median DOUGLAS FERGUSON ELLIOTT painting sells for $273 across 51 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $273† | $798 | — | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2019-04-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $262–$308† | $292† | $798 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $798 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $336 |

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 DOUGLAS FERGUSON ELLIOTT worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DOUGLAS FERGUSON ELLIOTT work is $273. The median DOUGLAS FERGUSON ELLIOTT painting sells for $273 across 51 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a DOUGLAS FERGUSON ELLIOTT painting?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a DOUGLAS FERGUSON ELLIOTT painting is $273. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is DOUGLAS FERGUSON ELLIOTT's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a DOUGLAS FERGUSON ELLIOTT painting is $798.

### What is DOUGLAS FERGUSON ELLIOTT's auction record?

DOUGLAS FERGUSON ELLIOTT's auction record is $798, set in 2011.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “DOUGLAS FERGUSON ELLIOTT auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/douglas-ferguson-elliott-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.