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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.