Louis Eilshemius (b. 1864)
Louis Eilshemius is an American artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Louis Eilshemius sold in 2025 for $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Louis Eilshemius on OpeningBid →What is a Louis Eilshemius work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Eilshemius work is $3,500.
The median Louis Eilshemius painting sells for $3,750 across 25 lots.
The median Louis Eilshemius work on paper sells for $2,750 across 3 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 | 29 | $3,750† | $9,375 | 86.2% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,750 | $3,500 | — | 2022-10-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $8,125 | $9,375 | — | 2023-09-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,524–$4,000 | $1,750 | $7,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,488–$8,125† | $5,125† | $9,375 |
† 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 | $9,375 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $8,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Eilshemius worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Eilshemius work is $3,500. The median Louis Eilshemius painting sells for $3,750 across 25 lots. The median Louis Eilshemius work on paper sells for $2,750 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Louis Eilshemius painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Eilshemius painting is $3,750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Louis Eilshemius's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Eilshemius painting is $9,375.
What is the average price of a small Louis Eilshemius painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Eilshemius painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Louis Eilshemius painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Eilshemius painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Louis Eilshemius's auction record?
Louis Eilshemius's auction record is $9,375, set in 2023.
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