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# Louis J. Rhead (1858–1926)

Louis J. Rhead is an American artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $950.

A work by Louis J. Rhead sold in 2025 for $6,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis J. Rhead work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis J. Rhead work is $950.

The median Louis J. Rhead print sells for $977 across 37 lots.

The median Louis J. Rhead work on paper sells for $812 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 40 | $977 | $6,750 | 92.5% | 2026-02-26 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $812 | $875 | — | 2025-02-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,250 | $6,750 | — | 2025-04-15 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $400–$1,550 | $624 | $3,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $580–$1,250 | $950 | $3,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,800–$6,250 | $3,800 | $6,750 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $6,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $6,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $875 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $812 |

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 J. Rhead worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis J. Rhead work is $950. The median Louis J. Rhead print sells for $977 across 37 lots. The median Louis J. Rhead work on paper sells for $812 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Louis J. Rhead print?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis J. Rhead print is $977.

### What is Louis J. Rhead's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis J. Rhead print is $6,750.

### What is the average price of a small Louis J. Rhead print?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis J. Rhead print (small (under 50 cm)) is $624, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Louis J. Rhead print?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis J. Rhead print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Louis J. Rhead's auction record?

Louis J. Rhead's auction record is $6,750, set in 2019.

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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.