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# Elmer Nelson Bischoff (1916–1991)

## What is Elmer Nelson Bischoff’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Elmer Nelson Bischoff work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.