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# Louis H. Sullivan (1856–1924)

Louis H. Sullivan is an American artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $4,063.

A work by Louis H. Sullivan sold in 2025 for $4,826, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis H. Sullivan work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis H. Sullivan work is $4,063.

The median Louis H. Sullivan painting sells for $12,000 across 3 lots.

The median Louis H. Sullivan sculpture sells for $11,538 across 2 lots.

The median Louis H. Sullivan print sells for $10,160 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $10,160 | $10,160 | 50% | 2025-03-18 |
| Paintings | 3 | $12,000 | $37,500 | — | 2017-04-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $11,538 | $14,950 | — | 2009-06-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $37,500 | $40,640 | — | 2014-06-12 |

Louis H. Sullivan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $10,160 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $12,000, record $37,500. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $37,500.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $37,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2002 | $14,950 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $12,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $10,160 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $8,125 |

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 H. Sullivan worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis H. Sullivan work is $4,063. The median Louis H. Sullivan painting sells for $12,000 across 3 lots. The median Louis H. Sullivan sculpture sells for $11,538 across 2 lots. The median Louis H. Sullivan print sells for $10,160 across 1 lots.

### What is Louis H. Sullivan's auction record?

Louis H. Sullivan's auction record is $40,640, set in 2014.

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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.