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# Louis John Rhead (1857–1926)

Louis John Rhead is a British/American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Louis John Rhead sold in 2013 for a hammer price of $1,495 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Louis John Rhead work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-01).

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## What is a Louis John Rhead work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis John Rhead work is $1,250.

The median Louis John Rhead print sells for $1,300 across 5 lots.

The median Louis John Rhead work on paper sells for $1,200 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $1,300† | $1,610 | 71.4% | 2013-04-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | — | 1996-05-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $800–$1,495† | $1,300† | $1,610 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $1,610 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1,495† |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $1,200 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 John Rhead worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis John Rhead work is $1,250. The median Louis John Rhead print sells for $1,300 across 5 lots. The median Louis John Rhead work on paper sells for $1,200 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louis John Rhead's auction record?

Louis John Rhead's auction record is $1,610, set in 2000.

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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.