Loie Hollowell (b. 1983)
What is Loie Hollowell’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 89 auction results for Loie Hollowell at 9 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $35,840 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,800–$48,000, n=5). The auction record is $2,292,410 for Standing in Red (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standing in Red, 2019 | Oil paint, acrylic medium, and high-density foam on linen over panel | $2,292,410 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Linked Lingams (yellow, green, blue, purple, pink), 2018 | Oil paint, acrylic medium, sawdust, and high-density foam on linen mounted on panel | $2,126,414 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Lick Lick, 2018 | Oil paint, acrylic medium, sawdust and high-density foam on linen mounted on panel | $1,880,233 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Touchy Subject, 2018 | Oil, acrylic medium, sawdust and high density foam on linen mounted on panel | $1,586,015 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 5 | First Contact | — | $1,404,475 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | First Contact, 2018 | Oil, acrylic, sawdust and high-density foam on linen mounted on panel | $1,404,475 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Lick, Lick in Purple, maroon-yellow, 2016 | Oil, acrylic and high-density foam on linen mounted on panel | $1,361,000 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Standing in a Desert, 2020 | Oil, acrylic medium and high density foam on linen mounted on panel | $1,134,000 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Portrait of a Woman with Green Hair, 2015 | Oil paint and sawdust on linen mounted on panel | $1,032,740 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 10 | Linked Lingams in Orange, Yellow, Purple and Blue, 2018 | Oil, acrylic, sawdust, and high-density foam on linen mounted on panel | $1,000,190 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 56 | $365,400 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $44,450 |
| Prints | 13 | $11,970 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $941,730 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $110,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $46,165 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 89 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Loie Hollowell is an American artist with 116 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $138,212. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Loie Hollowell sold in 2024 for $233,882, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Loie Hollowell on OpeningBid →What is a Loie Hollowell work worth?
Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Loie Hollowell work is $138,212.
The median Loie Hollowell painting sells for $338,558 across 54 lots.
The median Loie Hollowell print sells for $13,106 across 18 lots.
The median Loie Hollowell work on paper sells for $46,165 across 10 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Loie Hollowell paintings typically sell for $116,875–$407,653 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 23 | $13,106†‡ | $35,433 | 78.3% | 2024-10-22 |
| Paintings | 59 | $338,558 | $2.3M | 91.5% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $46,165 | $80,893 | 83.3% | 2025-09-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 48 | $434,235 | $2.3M | — | 2024-09-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Loie Hollowell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $13,106 with 78.3% sell-through. Paintings (59 lots) median $338,558, record $2,292,410. A typical Loie Hollowell painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 48 lots) the median is $434,235.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $9,992–$20,160†‡ | $12,600†‡ | $35,433 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 8 | $46,000–$108,634 | $71,376 | $169,534 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $116,875–$407,653 | $277,200 | $1.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $538,973–$1.1M | $900,000 | $2.3M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,462–$68,171 | $48,519 | $80,893 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $2.3M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $80,893 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $68,171 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $35,433 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $24,717‡ |
‡ 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 Loie Hollowell worth?
Across 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Loie Hollowell work is $138,212. The median Loie Hollowell painting sells for $338,558 across 54 lots. The median Loie Hollowell print sells for $13,106 across 18 lots. The median Loie Hollowell work on paper sells for $46,165 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Loie Hollowell paintings typically sell for $116,875–$407,653 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Loie Hollowell painting?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Loie Hollowell painting is $338,558.
What is Loie Hollowell's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Loie Hollowell painting is $2,292,410.
What is the average price of a Loie Hollowell print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Loie Hollowell print is $13,106. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Loie Hollowell's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Loie Hollowell print is $35,433.
What is the average price of a Loie Hollowell work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Loie Hollowell work on paper is $46,165.
What is Loie Hollowell's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Loie Hollowell work on paper is $80,893.
What is the average price of a medium Loie Hollowell painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Loie Hollowell painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $277,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a large Loie Hollowell painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Loie Hollowell painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $900,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Loie Hollowell's auction record?
Loie Hollowell's auction record is $2,292,410, set in 2023.
See the full Loie Hollowell record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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