> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-lang · updated 2026-11-03

# Louis Lang (1814–1893)

Louis Lang is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,744. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Louis Lang sold in 2018 for $3,464, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Louis Lang work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [Louis Lang on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-lang?ref=kg:louis-lang) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Louis Lang work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Lang work is $1,744.

The median Louis Lang painting sells for $2,594 across 7 lots.

The median Louis Lang work on paper sells for $85 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $2,594 | $30,000 | 63.6% | 2020-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $85‡ | $85‡ | — | 2016-10-06 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $30,000 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $5,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $85‡ |

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

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 Lang worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Lang work is $1,744. The median Louis Lang painting sells for $2,594 across 7 lots. The median Louis Lang work on paper sells for $85 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Louis Lang painting?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Lang painting is $2,594.

### What is Louis Lang's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Lang painting is $30,000.

### What is Louis Lang's auction record?

Louis Lang's auction record is $30,000, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louis Lang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-lang (updated 2026-11-03).

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.