Lofton, Lionel (b. 1954)
Lofton, Lionel is an artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $2,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Lofton, Lionel sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,250 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lofton, Lionel work is $2,500.
The median Lofton, Lionel painting sells for $3,375 across 12 lots.
The median Lofton, Lionel work on paper sells for $782 across 2 lots.
The median Lofton, Lionel print sells for $275 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $275† | $275† | — | 2024-10-16 |
| Paintings | 12 | $3,375† | $6,500† | — | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $782† | $813† | — | 2025-04-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Lofton, Lionel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $275. Paintings (12 lots) median $3,375, record $6,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,500 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Lofton, Lionel painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,850–$3,500† | $3,500† | $3,750† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,500–$3,500† | $3,250† | $6,500† |
† 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 | 2023 | $6,500† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,750† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $813† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $750† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $275† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lofton, Lionel worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lofton, Lionel work is $2,500. The median Lofton, Lionel painting sells for $3,375 across 12 lots. The median Lofton, Lionel work on paper sells for $782 across 2 lots. The median Lofton, Lionel print sells for $275 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Lofton, Lionel painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lofton, Lionel painting is $3,375. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lofton, Lionel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lofton, Lionel painting is $6,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,500 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Lofton, Lionel's auction record?
Lofton, Lionel's auction record is $6,500, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,500 (buyer's premium not included).
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