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# Elaine Lustig Cohen (1927–2016)

Elaine Lustig Cohen is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,062. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Elaine Lustig Cohen sold in 2025 for $2,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Elaine Lustig Cohen work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elaine Lustig Cohen work is $2,062.

The median Elaine Lustig Cohen painting sells for $3,290 across 5 lots.

The median Elaine Lustig Cohen work on paper sells for $1,157 across 2 lots.

The median Elaine Lustig Cohen sculpture sells for $2,540 across 1 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 | 5 | $3,290 | $25,312 | — | 2025-05-30 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,157† | $1,200† | 66.7% | 2024-04-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,540 | $2,540 | — | 2025-06-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $25,312 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $25,075 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,540 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,200† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,115 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Elaine Lustig Cohen worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elaine Lustig Cohen work is $2,062. The median Elaine Lustig Cohen painting sells for $3,290 across 5 lots. The median Elaine Lustig Cohen work on paper sells for $1,157 across 2 lots. The median Elaine Lustig Cohen sculpture sells for $2,540 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Elaine Lustig Cohen's auction record?

Elaine Lustig Cohen's auction record is $25,312, set in 2020.

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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.