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# Lillian Palmer (1873–1961)

## What is Lillian Palmer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for Lillian Palmer at 3 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,255 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,480–$8,320, n=5). The auction record is $44,800 for Rare and Impressive sculptural floor lamp (2026, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rare and Impressive sculptural floor lamp | Patinated brass and hand-wrought copper, painted brass mesh | $44,800 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Rare floor lamp, 1871 | Copper | $16,250 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |
| 3 | Table lamp with chrysanthemums | Patinated brass, hand-painted mesh screen | $8,320 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Lillian Palmer (1871-1961), 1909 | Copper base and mica shade with kimono stencils | $8,255 | John Moran Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Hanging fixture with roses for the Lucy M. Pray House, Berkeley, California, 1904 | Patinated brass, hand-painted brass mesh, brass-plated steel | $4,480 | Toomey & Co. | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Hanging fixture with roses for the Lucy M. Pray House, Berkeley, California, 1904 | Patinated brass, hand-painted brass mesh, brass-plated steel | $3,328 | Toomey & Co. | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Table lamp, 2001 | Copper | $2,250 | Rago Arts | May 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $8,255 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lillian Palmer is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $6,400.

A work by Lillian Palmer sold in 2026 for $8,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lillian Palmer work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lillian Palmer work is $6,400.

The median Lillian Palmer sculpture sells for $6,400 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $6,400 | $44,800 | 80% | 2026-10-16 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $44,800 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $8,320 |

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 Lillian Palmer worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lillian Palmer work is $6,400. The median Lillian Palmer sculpture sells for $6,400 across 4 lots.

### What is Lillian Palmer's auction record?

Lillian Palmer's auction record is $44,800, set in 2026.

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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, “Lillian Palmer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lillian-palmer (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.