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# Eleanor Esmonde-White (1914–2007)

## What is Eleanor Esmonde-White’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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 $923 including buyer’s premium (middle half $69–$1,814, n=16). 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.

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

| # | 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 | Nudes | Oil on canvas | $10,087 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Modèle JH501, circa 1960 | Palissandre, assise cannée en moelle de rotin, dossier souligné de rotin | $7,846 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | Conversation | Oil on canvas | $5,369 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2014 |
| 6 | Student Meeting, 1992 | Oil on canvas | $3,547 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Portrait of a Woman | Oil on canvas | $2,781 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Bathers, two, 1993 | Charcoal | $2,644 | Strauss and Co | May 2013 |
| 9 | Washing Day | Oil on canvas | $2,226 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | Pendant Suspension Lights, Model JH 604, 1914 | Porcelain | $2,159 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $2,781 |
| Other | 12 | $1,636 |
| Prints | 7 | $70 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,226 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $1,596 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Eleanor Esmonde-White is a Danish artist with 121 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,512. 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.

## What is a Eleanor Esmonde-White work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eleanor Esmonde-White work is $1,512.

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 | $5,369 | 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 $5,369. 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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 $1,512. 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 $5,369.

### What is Eleanor Esmonde-White's auction record?

Eleanor Esmonde-White's auction record is $12,553, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Eleanor Esmonde-White auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/eleanor-esmonde-white (updated 2026-11-03).

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.