Louis Michel Eilshemius (1864–1941)
Louis Michel Eilshemius is an American artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,750. 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 Michel Eilshemius sold in 2025 for $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Louis Michel Eilshemius record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Louis Michel Eilshemius on OpeningBid →What is a Louis Michel Eilshemius work worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Michel Eilshemius work is $1,750.
The median Louis Michel Eilshemius painting sells for $2,295 across 58 lots.
The median Louis Michel Eilshemius work on paper sells for $531 across 13 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Louis Michel Eilshemius paintings typically sell for $875–$2,750 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Michel Eilshemius paintings typically sell for $1,288–$6,438 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 67 | $2,295†‡ | $20,000† | 86.6% | 2026-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $531‡ | $3,500 | 86.7% | 2024-06-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $13,732† | $20,000† | — | 2024-05-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $875–$2,750†‡ | $2,250†‡ | $7,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $1,288–$6,438†‡ | $2,600†‡ | $16,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $264–$710‡ | $462‡ | $3,500 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $20,000† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $16,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,600‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Michel Eilshemius worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Michel Eilshemius work is $1,750. The median Louis Michel Eilshemius painting sells for $2,295 across 58 lots. The median Louis Michel Eilshemius work on paper sells for $531 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louis Michel Eilshemius paintings typically sell for $875–$2,750 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Michel Eilshemius paintings typically sell for $1,288–$6,438 (the middle half of 24 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 Michel Eilshemius painting?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Michel Eilshemius painting is $2,295. 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 Louis Michel Eilshemius's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Michel Eilshemius painting is $20,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Louis Michel Eilshemius work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Michel Eilshemius work on paper is $531. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Louis Michel Eilshemius's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Michel Eilshemius work on paper is $3,500.
What is the average price of a small Louis Michel Eilshemius painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Michel Eilshemius painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Louis Michel Eilshemius painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Michel Eilshemius painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Louis Michel Eilshemius's auction record?
Louis Michel Eilshemius's auction record is $20,000, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,000 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Louis Michel Eilshemius record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Louis Michel Eilshemius on OpeningBid →