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# Elizabeth Olds (1897–1991)

Elizabeth Olds is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $700. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Elizabeth Olds sold in 2022 for $5,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Elizabeth Olds work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elizabeth Olds work is $700.

The median Elizabeth Olds print sells for $700 across 13 lots.

The median Elizabeth Olds work on paper sells for $1,350 across 4 lots.

The median Elizabeth Olds painting sells for $1,100 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $700 | $3,750 | 81.3% | 2024-01-25 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,100 | $1,100 | 50% | 2004-09-14 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,350 | $5,500 | 80% | 2022-01-27 |

Elizabeth Olds's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $700 with 81.3% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,100, record $1,100.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $630–$1,498 | $700 | $2,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $2,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $1,800 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $1,100 |

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 Elizabeth Olds worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elizabeth Olds work is $700. The median Elizabeth Olds print sells for $700 across 13 lots. The median Elizabeth Olds work on paper sells for $1,350 across 4 lots. The median Elizabeth Olds painting sells for $1,100 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Elizabeth Olds print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elizabeth Olds print is $700.

### What is Elizabeth Olds's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Elizabeth Olds print is $3,750.

### What is the average price of a small Elizabeth Olds print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Elizabeth Olds print (small (under 50 cm)) is $700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Elizabeth Olds's auction record?

Elizabeth Olds's auction record is $5,500, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Elizabeth Olds auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/elizabeth-olds (updated 2026-11-01).

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.