Elias (1739–1818)
Elias is an artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,461. 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 Elias sold in 2026 for $40,113, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Elias on OpeningBid →What is a Elias work worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elias work is $1,461.
The median Elias work on paper sells for $1,461 across 22 lots.
The median Elias painting sells for $2,441 across 15 lots.
The median Elias print sells for $521 across 9 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 | 10 | $521†‡ | $6,276‡ | 90% | 2023-11-28 |
| Paintings | 21 | $2,441†‡ | $42,000† | 71.4% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $1,461†‡ | $110,000 | 57.9% | 2024-12-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $45,000† | $110,000 | — | 1995-06-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Elias's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $521 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $2,441, record $42,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $42,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Elias painting sells for around 4.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $45,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $184–$521†‡ | $521†‡ | $765‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,853–$9,573†‡ | $5,011†‡ | $42,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $786–$1,957†‡ | $1,435†‡ | $2,976‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $110,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $45,000 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $42,000† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $40,113 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $7,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $6,276‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Elias worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elias work is $1,461. The median Elias work on paper sells for $1,461 across 22 lots. The median Elias painting sells for $2,441 across 15 lots. The median Elias print sells for $521 across 9 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 Elias work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elias work on paper is $1,461. 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 Elias's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elias work on paper is $110,000.
What is the average price of a Elias painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elias painting is $2,441. 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 Elias's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elias painting is $42,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $42,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Elias work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Elias work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,435, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Elias painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Elias painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,011, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Elias's auction record?
Elias's auction record is $110,000, set in 1994.
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