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# Ellsworth Woodward (1861–1939)

## What is Ellsworth Woodward’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 205 auction results for Ellsworth Woodward at 6 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $770–$2,030, n=7). The auction record is $185,225 for View of Holy Name of Jesus Church from Audubon Park (2012, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | View of Holy Name of Jesus Church from Audubon Park, 1861 | Oil on canvas | $185,225 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2012 |
| 2 | St. Tammany Pines, 1861 | Oil on canvas | $20,740 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Rock Ribbed (New England), 1861 | Oil on canvas | $14,760 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | Rowboats on Shore, Mississippi Gulf Coast, 1861 | Watercolor | $10,637 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2004 |
| 5 | St. Tammany Pines, 1861 | Oil on paper mounted to panel | $10,625 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | The Pond, 1861 | Oil on artist board | $10,350 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2000 |
| 7 | Bay St Louis, 1861 | Oil on canvas | $9,694 | Neal Auction Company | May 2006 |
| 8 | Camas Pond, 1861 | Oil on board | $8,225 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2006 |
| 9 | Courtyard, 1861 | Oil on board | $8,126 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2011 |
| 10 | An Upcountry Farm, Among Fields, 1861 | Oil on canvas | $7,767 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $6,613 |
| Works on paper | 75 | $1,342 |
| Prints | 92 | $375 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $1,952 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 170 | $759 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 205 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ellsworth Woodward is an American artist with 280 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $847. 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 Ellsworth Woodward sold in 2026 for $10,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ellsworth Woodward work worth?

Across 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellsworth Woodward work is $847.

The median Ellsworth Woodward print sells for $373 across 94 lots.

The median Ellsworth Woodward work on paper sells for $1,380 across 78 lots.

The median Ellsworth Woodward painting sells for $6,612 across 24 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Ellsworth Woodward prints typically sell for $232–$768 (the middle half of 91 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ellsworth Woodward work on papers typically sell for $611–$2,135 (the middle half of 62 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 | 125 | $373† | $2,702 | 75.2% | 2026-06-05 |
| Paintings | 38 | $6,612† | $185,225 | 63.2% | 2026-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 112 | $1,380†‡ | $10,637 | 69.6% | 2026-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $10,625† | $185,225 | — | 2026-06-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Ellsworth Woodward's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (125 lots) median $373 with 75.2% sell-through. Paintings (38 lots) median $6,612, record $185,225. A typical Ellsworth Woodward painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $10,625.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 91 | $232–$768† | $373† | $2,702 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $3,789–$8,036† | $5,908† | $10,625 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $611–$2,135†‡ | $1,361†‡ | $10,637 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $908–$2,900† | $2,062† | $6,710 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $185,225 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $24,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $10,637 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $6,710 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $2,702 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,562 |

† 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 Ellsworth Woodward worth?

Across 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellsworth Woodward work is $847. The median Ellsworth Woodward print sells for $373 across 94 lots. The median Ellsworth Woodward work on paper sells for $1,380 across 78 lots. The median Ellsworth Woodward painting sells for $6,612 across 24 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ellsworth Woodward prints typically sell for $232–$768 (the middle half of 91 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ellsworth Woodward work on papers typically sell for $611–$2,135 (the middle half of 62 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 Ellsworth Woodward print?

Based on 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ellsworth Woodward print is $373. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ellsworth Woodward's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ellsworth Woodward print is $2,702.

### What is the average price of a Ellsworth Woodward work on paper?

Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ellsworth Woodward work on paper is $1,380. 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 Ellsworth Woodward's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ellsworth Woodward work on paper is $10,637.

### What is the average price of a Ellsworth Woodward painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ellsworth Woodward painting is $6,612. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ellsworth Woodward's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ellsworth Woodward painting is $185,225.

### What is the average price of a small Ellsworth Woodward print?

Based on 91 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ellsworth Woodward print (small (under 50 cm)) is $373, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Ellsworth Woodward work on paper?

Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ellsworth Woodward work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,361, 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 Ellsworth Woodward's auction record?

Ellsworth Woodward's auction record is $185,225, set in 2012.

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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, “Ellsworth Woodward auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ellsworth-woodward (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.