> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/len-chmiel · updated 2026-11-02

# Len Chmiel (b. 1942)

## What is Len Chmiel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Len Chmiel at 7 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,420 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,237–$4,009, n=6). The auction record is $25,875 for Indications of Spring (2008, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indications of Spring | Oil on canvas laid on board | $25,875 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 2 | Thin Air, 2005 | Oil on board | $22,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2005 |
| 3 | Not a Creature Was Stirring | Oil on canvas laid on board | $21,280 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 4 | Desert Wellspring with Watercress, 2007 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $17,920 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 5 | Soft and Fuzzy | Oil on canvas | $9,775 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2009 |
| 6 | The Big Rock, Wowona, 2000 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $9,075 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | "Early", 2010 | Oil on board | $7,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Frying Pan, Sizzling, 1992 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $7,260 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Left Hand Creek, Colorado, 1992 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $4,538 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Amigas, 2003 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $2,420 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $5,899 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $7,260 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Len Chmiel is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,420. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Len Chmiel sold in 2026 for $4,538, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Len Chmiel work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Len Chmiel work is $2,420.

The median Len Chmiel painting sells for $2,420 across 15 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 | 16 | $2,420† | $22,400 | 93.8% | 2026-08-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,126–$8,681† | $3,479† | $22,400 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $22,400 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $21,280 |

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 Len Chmiel worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Len Chmiel work is $2,420. The median Len Chmiel painting sells for $2,420 across 15 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Len Chmiel painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Len Chmiel painting is $2,420. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Len Chmiel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Len Chmiel painting is $22,400.

### What is the average price of a small Len Chmiel painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Len Chmiel painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,479, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Len Chmiel's auction record?

Len Chmiel's auction record is $25,875, set in 2008.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Len Chmiel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/len-chmiel (updated 2026-11-02).

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.