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# Louis King Stone (1902–1984)

## What is Louis King Stone’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Louis King Stone at 3 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $921 including buyer’s premium (middle half $667–$1,485, n=8). The auction record is $11,500 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2002, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1939 | Painting | $11,500 | Wright | Nov 2002 |
| 2 | Untitled (MR55), 1940 | Painting | $6,080 | Wright | Sep 2016 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on masonite), 1939 | Wool | $5,850 | Wright | Jun 2003 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1902 | Painting | $5,250 | Rago Arts | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled (mixed media on paper), 1940 | Mixed media | $3,750 | Rago Arts | May 2017 |
| 6 | One Man Band, 1902 | Ink | $3,048 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (sixteen works), 1902 | Gouache | $2,816 | Rago Arts | Mar 2020 |
| 8 | The Evolution of Lovliness, 1902 | Ink | $2,376 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (gouache and graphite on paper), 1936 | Graphite | $2,250 | Rago Arts | Jun 2020 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three works of art, 1902 | Screenprint | $3,500 | Rago Arts | Nov 2017 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $5,250 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $1,044 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,125 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis King Stone is an American artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,219.

A work by Louis King Stone sold in 2025 for $2,376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis King Stone work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis King Stone work is $1,219.

The median Louis King Stone painting sells for $1,188 across 15 lots.

The median Louis King Stone work on paper sells for $1,071 across 11 lots.

The median Louis King Stone print sells for $3,500 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | — | 2017-11-11 |
| Paintings | 17 | $1,188 | $11,500 | 88.2% | 2025-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $1,071 | $3,750 | 78.6% | 2026-02-27 |

Louis King Stone's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $3,500. Paintings (17 lots) median $1,188, record $11,500.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $913–$1,219 | $1,125 | $5,850 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $724–$2,313 | $1,071 | $3,750 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2002 | $11,500 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $6,080 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $3,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,048 |

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 King Stone worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis King Stone work is $1,219. The median Louis King Stone painting sells for $1,188 across 15 lots. The median Louis King Stone work on paper sells for $1,071 across 11 lots. The median Louis King Stone print sells for $3,500 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Louis King Stone painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis King Stone painting is $1,188.

### What is Louis King Stone's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis King Stone painting is $11,500.

### What is the average price of a Louis King Stone work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis King Stone work on paper is $1,071.

### What is Louis King Stone's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis King Stone work on paper is $3,750.

### What is the average price of a small Louis King Stone painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis King Stone painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Louis King Stone work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis King Stone work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,071, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Louis King Stone's auction record?

Louis King Stone's auction record is $11,500, set in 2002.

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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.