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# Louis Michael Elshemius (1864–1941)

Louis Michael Elshemius is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,277.

A work by Louis Michael Elshemius sold in 2005 for $4,113, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Michael Elshemius work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Michael Elshemius work is $2,277.

The median Louis Michael Elshemius painting sells for $4,113 across 1 lots.

The median Louis Michael Elshemius work on paper sells for $397 across 2 lots.

The median Louis Michael Elshemius print sells for $4,113 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $4,113 | $4,113 | — | 2005-03-04 |
| Paintings | 2 | $4,113 | $4,113 | 50% | 2005-03-04 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $397 | $441 | — | 2005-05-20 |

Louis Michael Elshemius's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $4,113. Paintings (2 lots) median $4,113, record $4,113.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $4,113 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $4,113 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $441 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $353 |

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 Michael Elshemius worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Michael Elshemius work is $2,277. The median Louis Michael Elshemius painting sells for $4,113 across 1 lots. The median Louis Michael Elshemius work on paper sells for $397 across 2 lots. The median Louis Michael Elshemius print sells for $4,113 across 1 lots.

### What is Louis Michael Elshemius's auction record?

Louis Michael Elshemius's auction record is $4,113, set in 2005.

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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.