Elisabeth Cummings (b. 1934)
What is Elisabeth Cummings’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 91 auction results for Elisabeth Cummings at 7 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,691 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,530–$12,466, n=11). The auction record is $25,817 for Interior Still Life (2026, Shapiro Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interior Still Life, 1934 | Oil on canvas | $25,817 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1994 | Oil on canvas | $23,711 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 3 | Melaleuca Shadows, 1992 | Oil on canvas | $17,987 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Banksia, 1934 | Oil on canvas | $15,026 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Along the Track, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $14,173 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 6 | Bush Fragments, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $13,913 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | MINERVA WATERHOLE, c.1980 | Oil and mixed media with painted hessian and canvas collage on canvas | $13,783 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2020 |
| 8 | Flinders Landscape, 2006 | Oil on board | $12,922 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 9 | Warburton River, 2008 | Oil on canvas | $12,292 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Dove over Bright Waters, 1934 | Oil on board | $11,585 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $12,292 |
| Prints | 8 | $1,663 |
| Other | 6 | $989 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $13,913 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $9,386 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,424 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 91 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Elisabeth Cummings is an Australian artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $3,541. 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 Elisabeth Cummings sold in 2026 for $25,817, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elisabeth Cummings work is $3,541.
The median Elisabeth Cummings painting sells for $6,883 across 50 lots.
The median Elisabeth Cummings work on paper sells for $1,167 across 15 lots.
The median Elisabeth Cummings print sells for $1,310 across 12 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Elisabeth Cummings paintings typically sell for $4,471–$12,765 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 | 12 | $1,310† | $3,144† | — | 2026-09-22 |
| Paintings | 54 | $6,883†‡ | $26,790† | 92.6% | 2026-09-22 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $1,167† | $3,402† | — | 2023-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $23,711† | $26,790† | — | 2026-09-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Elisabeth Cummings's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $1,310. Paintings (54 lots) median $6,883, record $26,790. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,790 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Elisabeth Cummings painting sells for around 5.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $23,711.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,010–$1,561† | $1,093† | $1,691 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,303–$2,270† | $1,479† | $3,144† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,213–$5,039† | $2,348† | $9,726† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $4,471–$12,765†‡ | $8,157†‡ | $23,711 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $9,463–$21,902†‡ | $13,913†‡ | $26,790† |
† 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) | 8 | $763–$1,492† | $1,013† | $2,072† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,064–$2,162† | $1,188† | $3,402† |
† 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 | 2016 | $26,790† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $25,817 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,402† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,144† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,594† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,482† |
† 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 Elisabeth Cummings worth?
Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elisabeth Cummings work is $3,541. The median Elisabeth Cummings painting sells for $6,883 across 50 lots. The median Elisabeth Cummings work on paper sells for $1,167 across 15 lots. The median Elisabeth Cummings print sells for $1,310 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Elisabeth Cummings paintings typically sell for $4,471–$12,765 (the middle half of 30 sold 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 Elisabeth Cummings painting?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elisabeth Cummings painting is $6,883. 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 Elisabeth Cummings's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elisabeth Cummings painting is $26,790. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,790 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Elisabeth Cummings work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elisabeth Cummings work on paper is $1,167. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Elisabeth Cummings's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elisabeth Cummings work on paper is $3,402. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,402 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Elisabeth Cummings print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elisabeth Cummings print is $1,310. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Elisabeth Cummings's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elisabeth Cummings print is $3,144. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,144 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Elisabeth Cummings painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Elisabeth Cummings painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,157, 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 small Elisabeth Cummings painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Elisabeth Cummings painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,348, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Elisabeth Cummings's auction record?
Elisabeth Cummings's auction record is $26,790, set in 2016. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,790 (buyer's premium not included).
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