Lemuel D. Eldred (1848–1921)
Lemuel D. Eldred is an American artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,634. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lemuel D. Eldred is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,100; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lemuel D. Eldred on OpeningBid →What is a Lemuel D. Eldred work worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lemuel D. Eldred work is $1,634.
The median Lemuel D. Eldred painting sells for $1,800 across 69 lots.
The median Lemuel D. Eldred print sells for $462 across 14 lots.
The median Lemuel D. Eldred work on paper sells for $200 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Lemuel D. Eldred paintings typically sell for $1,000–$2,370 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Lemuel D. Eldred paintings typically sell for $1,817–$9,919 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 21 | $462‡ | $1,093 | 66.7% | 2024-11-08 |
| Paintings | 77 | $1,800‡ | $56,250 | 89.6% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $200‡ | $550‡ | — | 2020-09-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $34,075‡ | $56,250 | — | 2023-11-15 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lemuel D. Eldred's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $462 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (77 lots) median $1,800, record $56,250. A typical Lemuel D. Eldred painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $34,075.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $306–$711‡ | $650‡ | $1,093 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $1,000–$2,370‡ | $1,600‡ | $26,000‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,817–$9,919‡ | $4,218‡ | $56,250 |
‡ 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 | 2018 | $56,250 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $34,075 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $1,093 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $750‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $550‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $200‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lemuel D. Eldred worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lemuel D. Eldred work is $1,634. The median Lemuel D. Eldred painting sells for $1,800 across 69 lots. The median Lemuel D. Eldred print sells for $462 across 14 lots. The median Lemuel D. Eldred work on paper sells for $200 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lemuel D. Eldred paintings typically sell for $1,000–$2,370 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Lemuel D. Eldred paintings typically sell for $1,817–$9,919 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Lemuel D. Eldred painting?
Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lemuel D. Eldred painting is $1,800. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lemuel D. Eldred's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lemuel D. Eldred painting is $56,250.
What is the average price of a Lemuel D. Eldred print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lemuel D. Eldred print is $462. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lemuel D. Eldred's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lemuel D. Eldred print is $1,093.
What is the average price of a small Lemuel D. Eldred painting?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lemuel D. Eldred painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Lemuel D. Eldred painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lemuel D. Eldred painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,218, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lemuel D. Eldred's auction record?
Lemuel D. Eldred's auction record is $56,250, set in 2018.
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