> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erle-loran · updated 2026-11-03

# Erle Loran (1905–1999)

## What is Erle Loran’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Erle Loran at 8 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $990 including buyer’s premium (middle half $599–$1,782, n=15). The auction record is $4,032 for Bay Sun (2023, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bay Sun, 1965 | Painting | $4,032 | Rago Arts | Dec 2023 |
| 2 | "Passive Dependency," 1944, 1944 | Ink, watercolor, and gouache on paper | $3,630 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Still life with fruit | Oil on canvas | $3,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2021 |
| 4 | Search, 1969 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,540 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Ritual, 1968 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,413 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Tempering Steel, 1936 | Oil on linen | $2,370 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2008 |
| 7 | Tempering Steel, 1936 | Pencil | $2,370 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2008 |
| 8 | Haven, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $1,980 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | "Mountain Top," circa 1980s | Oil on canvas | $1,584 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 10 | "Road Through the Tunnel," 1980, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $1,452 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $1,058 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $1,135 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $1,004 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Erle Loran is an American artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $980. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Erle Loran sold in 2026 for $3,630, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Erle Loran work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erle Loran work is $980.

The median Erle Loran painting sells for $1,058 across 18 lots.

The median Erle Loran work on paper sells for $150 across 2 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 | 31 | $1,058† | $4,032 | 58.1% | 2026-05-16 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $150 | $150 | 66.7% | 2024-06-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,053–$2,370 | $1,718 | $3,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $635–$2,305 | $1,135 | $4,032 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $4,032 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $150 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $150 |

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 Erle Loran worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erle Loran work is $980. The median Erle Loran painting sells for $1,058 across 18 lots. The median Erle Loran work on paper sells for $150 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Erle Loran painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erle Loran painting is $1,058. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Erle Loran's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erle Loran painting is $4,032.

### What is the average price of a large Erle Loran painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Erle Loran painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,135, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Erle Loran's auction record?

Erle Loran's auction record is $4,032, set in 2023.

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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, “Erle Loran auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erle-loran (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.