Elmer Nelson Bischoff (1916–1991)
What is Elmer Nelson Bischoff’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Elmer Nelson Bischoff at 4 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $35,560 including buyer’s premium (middle half $16,640–$44,100, n=5). The auction record is $310,549 for Blue Clouds (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Clouds, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $310,549 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 2 | Girls, Ocean, Mirror, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $100,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 3 | Girl with Mirror, 1960, 1916 | Oil on canvas | $83,050 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Houses, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $44,100 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Cluster of Buildings, Tall Trees, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $35,560 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | White Sky, 1916 | Oil on canvas | $16,640 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled #13, 1974 | Oil on canvas | $12,600 | Christie's | Sep 2008 |
| 8 | Untitled (watercolor on paper), 1916 | Watercolor on paper | $9,375 | Bonhams | Oct 2015 |
| 9 | Untitled [nude], 1916 | Ink wash on paper | $5,250 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 10 | Standing Nude, 1916 | Ink and wash on paper | $3,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $44,100 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $3,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Elmer Nelson Bischoff is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $12,600. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Elmer Nelson Bischoff sold in 2026 for $16,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elmer Nelson Bischoff work is $12,600.
The median Elmer Nelson Bischoff painting sells for $39,830 across 6 lots.
The median Elmer Nelson Bischoff work on paper sells for $1,792 across 5 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $39,830 | $310,549 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,792† | $9,375 | — | 2026-06-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $310,549 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $100,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $9,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $5,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Elmer Nelson Bischoff worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elmer Nelson Bischoff work is $12,600. The median Elmer Nelson Bischoff painting sells for $39,830 across 6 lots. The median Elmer Nelson Bischoff work on paper sells for $1,792 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Elmer Nelson Bischoff's auction record?
Elmer Nelson Bischoff's auction record is $310,549, set in 2011.
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