Eleanor Esmonde-White (1914–2007)
What is Eleanor Esmonde-White’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Eleanor Esmonde-White at 12 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $703 including buyer’s premium (middle half $69–$1,636, n=15). The auction record is $12,553 for Fauteuil AP19 dit "Papa bear" (2017, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fauteuil AP19 dit "Papa bear" | Oak and teak with yellow fabric upholstery | $12,553 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Fauteuil OX, circa 1960 | Wood structure with dark green patinated leather upholstery and tubular steel base | $10,670 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Modèle JH501, circa 1960 | Palissandre, assise cannée en moelle de rotin, dossier souligné de rotin | $7,846 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | Student Meeting, 1992 | Oil on canvas | $3,547 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Portrait of a Woman | Oil on canvas | $2,781 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Bathers, two, 1993 | Charcoal | $2,644 | Strauss and Co | May 2013 |
| 7 | Washing Day | Oil on canvas | $2,226 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007) - Cabinet, circa 1950 | Oak, steel and rosewood | $1,817 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | CH-35 chair, 1960s | Oak with leather upholstery | $1,677 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | J16 Rocking Chair | Wood (implied by chair type, but text only specifies object) | $1,596 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $1,596 |
| Prints | 7 | $70 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,226 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $1,596 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Eleanor Esmonde-White is a Danish artist with 121 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,489. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Eleanor Esmonde-White sold in 2026 for $10,087, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eleanor Esmonde-White work is $1,489.
The median Eleanor Esmonde-White painting sells for $2,503 across 15 lots.
The median Eleanor Esmonde-White print sells for $185 across 5 lots.
The median Eleanor Esmonde-White work on paper sells for $544 across 4 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 | 5 | $185 | $300 | — | 2025-09-30 |
| Paintings | 17 | $2,503 | $3,547 | 88.2% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $544‡ | $2,644 | 80% | 2023-07-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $305† | $459† | — | 2024-03-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $11,378† | $12,553 | — | 2019-12-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Eleanor Esmonde-White's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $185. Paintings (17 lots) median $2,503, record $3,547. A typical Eleanor Esmonde-White painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $11,378.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $5,369 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,547 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,644 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $544 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $459† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $300 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $150† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $70 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eleanor Esmonde-White worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eleanor Esmonde-White work is $1,489. The median Eleanor Esmonde-White painting sells for $2,503 across 15 lots. The median Eleanor Esmonde-White print sells for $185 across 5 lots. The median Eleanor Esmonde-White work on paper sells for $544 across 4 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 the average price of a Eleanor Esmonde-White painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eleanor Esmonde-White painting is $2,503.
What is Eleanor Esmonde-White's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eleanor Esmonde-White painting is $3,547.
What is Eleanor Esmonde-White's auction record?
Eleanor Esmonde-White's auction record is $12,553, set in 2017.
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