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# Lou Stoumen (1917–1991)

Lou Stoumen is an artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,712.

A work by Lou Stoumen sold in 2021 for $2,378, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lou Stoumen work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lou Stoumen work is $1,712.

The median Lou Stoumen photograph sells for $1,700 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 13 | $1,700 | $9,556 | 38.5% | 2006-04-03 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2001 | $9,556 |
| Photography | 1997 | $1,725 |

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 Lou Stoumen worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lou Stoumen work is $1,712. The median Lou Stoumen photograph sells for $1,700 across 5 lots.

### What is the average price of a Lou Stoumen photograph?

Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lou Stoumen photograph is $1,700.

### What is Lou Stoumen's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lou Stoumen photograph is $9,556.

### What is Lou Stoumen's auction record?

Lou Stoumen's auction record is $9,556, set in 2001.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lou Stoumen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lou-stoumen (updated 2026-11-01).

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.