Louis Novak (b. 1903)
Louis Novak is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $230. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Louis Novak sold in 2025 for $539, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Louis Novak on OpeningBid →What is a Louis Novak work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Novak work is $230.
The median Louis Novak print sells for $230 across 15 lots.
The median Louis Novak painting sells for $230 across 2 lots.
The median Louis Novak work on paper sells for $165 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 20 | $230‡ | $705 | 75% | 2025-10-30 |
| Paintings | 7 | $230 | $288 | 28.6% | 2006-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $165 | $165 | 40% | 1989-06-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Louis Novak's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (20 lots) median $230 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $230, record $288.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $119–$448‡ | $230‡ | $705 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $705 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $705 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $288 |
| Paintings | 1998 | $172 |
| Works on Paper | 1989 | $165 |
| Works on Paper | 1989 | $165 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Novak worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Novak work is $230. The median Louis Novak print sells for $230 across 15 lots. The median Louis Novak painting sells for $230 across 2 lots. The median Louis Novak work on paper sells for $165 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Louis Novak print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Novak print is $230. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Louis Novak's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Novak print is $705.
What is the average price of a small Louis Novak print?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Novak print (small (under 50 cm)) is $230, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Louis Novak's auction record?
Louis Novak's auction record is $705, set in 2005.
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