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# 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.

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

## 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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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.