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# Louis John Rhead (1857–1926)

## What is Louis John Rhead’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for Louis John Rhead at 7 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $878 including buyer’s premium (middle half $527–$1,369, n=10). The auction record is $6,250 for LE JOURNAL DE LA BEAUTÉ (2023, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE CENTURY MAGAZINE FOR JUNE. 1896, 1896 | Magazine | $3,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2014 |
| 2 | POSTER CALENDAR, 1903 | Calendar sheets | $3,120 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2012 |
| 3 | 'What happened to the ass?' asked Sheherazade. 'I will tell you,' said the Vizier., 1916 | Ink on paper | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LE JOURNAL DE LA BEAUTÉ, 1897 | Lithograph | $6,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Lunborg’s Perfumes, 1894 | Chromolithographie sur carton | $5,770 | Ader | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Panneau décoratif aux paons, 1897 | Chromolithographie. Entoilée | $5,730 | Ader | May 2022 |
| 4 | Panneau décoratif aux cygnes, 1896 | Chromolithographie. Entoilée | $5,457 | Ader | May 2022 |
| 5 | The Journal, 1896 | Lithograph | $3,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2016 |
| 6 | Vio-Violet, Lunborg Perfume, avant 1896 | Chromolithographie. Non entoilée. Sur carton | $2,164 | Ader | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | PACKER'S TAR SOAP, 1895 | Lithograph | $1,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2023 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,168 |
| Prints | 23 | $1,091 |
| Other | 11 | $575 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $843 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $840 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis John Rhead is an American artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $841. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Louis John Rhead sold in 2025 for $2,164, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis John Rhead work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis John Rhead work is $841.

The median Louis John Rhead print sells for $871 across 38 lots.

The median Louis John Rhead work on paper sells for $772 across 4 lots.

The median Louis John Rhead painting sells for $400 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Louis John Rhead prints typically sell for $494–$1,248 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 53 | $871‡ | $6,250 | 71.7% | 2025-10-04 |
| Paintings | 2 | $400† | $400† | 50% | 2022-05-31 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $772 | $2,500 | 44.4% | 2021-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,770 | $6,250 | — | 2025-04-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Louis John Rhead's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (53 lots) median $871 with 71.7% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $400, record $400. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $400 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $5,770.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $285–$1,769 | $840 | $5,770 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $494–$1,248 | $781 | $3,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5,770 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $960 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $400† |

† 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 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis John Rhead work is $841. The median Louis John Rhead print sells for $871 across 38 lots. The median Louis John Rhead work on paper sells for $772 across 4 lots. The median Louis John Rhead painting sells for $400 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Louis John Rhead prints typically sell for $494–$1,248 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis John Rhead print is $871. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Louis John Rhead's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis John Rhead print is $6,250.

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

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis John Rhead print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $781, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis John Rhead print (small (under 50 cm)) is $840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Louis John Rhead's auction record is $6,250, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louis John Rhead auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-john-rhead (updated 2026-11-02).

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.