Elmer Bischoff (1916–1991)
Elmer Bischoff is an American artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $12,500.
A work by Elmer Bischoff sold in 2026 for $53,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Elmer Bischoff on OpeningBid →What is a Elmer Bischoff work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elmer Bischoff work is $12,500.
The median Elmer Bischoff painting sells for $14,750 across 10 lots.
The median Elmer Bischoff work on paper sells for $2,772 across 7 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $14,750 | $1.1M | 83.3% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,772 | $10,148 | — | 2024-02-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $211,500 | $1.1M | — | 2008-09-10 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,920–$6,782 | $2,346 | $10,148 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 1998 | $211,500 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $10,148 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $8,119 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Elmer Bischoff worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elmer Bischoff work is $12,500. The median Elmer Bischoff painting sells for $14,750 across 10 lots. The median Elmer Bischoff work on paper sells for $2,772 across 7 lots.
What is the average price of a Elmer Bischoff painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elmer Bischoff painting is $14,750.
What is Elmer Bischoff's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elmer Bischoff painting is $1,051,973.
What is Elmer Bischoff's auction record?
Elmer Bischoff's auction record is $1,051,973, set in 2006.
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