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# Ellis Wallin (1888–1972)

Ellis Wallin is an artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $164. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ellis Wallin is recorded as sold in 2025 for $239; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ellis Wallin work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellis Wallin work is $164.

The median Ellis Wallin painting sells for $126 across 68 lots.

The median Ellis Wallin print sells for $104 across 6 lots.

The median Ellis Wallin work on paper sells for $161 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ellis Wallin paintings typically sell for $77–$332 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ellis Wallin paintings typically sell for $48–$162 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 | 13 | $104‡ | $369 | 46.2% | 2026-04-21 |
| Paintings | 80 | $126‡ | $9,000 | 85% | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $161‡ | $392 | — | 2021-03-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $3,125 | $9,000 | — | 1994-10-29 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Ellis Wallin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $104 with 46.2% sell-through. Paintings (80 lots) median $126, record $9,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $3,125.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $48–$162‡ | $114‡ | $789‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $77–$332‡ | $126‡ | $9,000 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1993 | $9,000 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $3,125 |
| Works on Paper | 1992 | $392 |
| Prints & Editions | 1992 | $369 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $275‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1992 | $115 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Ellis Wallin worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellis Wallin work is $164. The median Ellis Wallin painting sells for $126 across 68 lots. The median Ellis Wallin print sells for $104 across 6 lots. The median Ellis Wallin work on paper sells for $161 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ellis Wallin paintings typically sell for $77–$332 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ellis Wallin paintings typically sell for $48–$162 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ellis Wallin painting?

Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ellis Wallin painting is $126. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ellis Wallin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ellis Wallin painting is $9,000.

### What is the average price of a Ellis Wallin print?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ellis Wallin print is $104. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ellis Wallin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ellis Wallin print is $369.

### What is the average price of a medium Ellis Wallin painting?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ellis Wallin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $126, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Ellis Wallin painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ellis Wallin painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $114, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ellis Wallin's auction record?

Ellis Wallin's auction record is $9,000, set in 1993.

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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, “Ellis Wallin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ellis-wallin (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.