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# Louis Finkelstein (1923–2000)

Louis Finkelstein is an American artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $83.

A work by Louis Finkelstein sold in 2021 for $2,860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Finkelstein work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Finkelstein work is $83.

The median Louis Finkelstein work on paper sells for $83 across 2 lots.

The median Louis Finkelstein painting sells for $2,860 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $2,860 | $2,860 | — | 2021-07-29 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $83 | $83 | — | 2008-05-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,860 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $83 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $83 |

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 Finkelstein worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Finkelstein work is $83. The median Louis Finkelstein work on paper sells for $83 across 2 lots. The median Louis Finkelstein painting sells for $2,860 across 1 lots.

### What is Louis Finkelstein's auction record?

Louis Finkelstein's auction record is $2,860, set in 2021.

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