Louis Orr (1879–1961)
Louis Orr is an American artist with 147 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $650. 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 Orr sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,100 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Orr work is $650.
The median Louis Orr print sells for $475 across 87 lots.
The median Louis Orr work on paper sells for $1,800 across 57 lots.
The median Louis Orr painting sells for $444 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Louis Orr prints typically sell for $319–$862 (the middle half of 80 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Louis Orr work on papers typically sell for $600–$2,600 (the middle half of 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 96 | $475†‡ | $8,000† | 90.6% | 2026-07-24 |
| Paintings | 2 | $444 | $711 | — | 2010-07-21 |
| Works on Paper | 57 | $1,800†‡ | $7,000† | — | 2023-06-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $5,000† | $8,000† | — | 2023-12-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Louis Orr's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (96 lots) median $475 with 90.6% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $444, record $711. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $5,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 80 | $319–$862†‡ | $487†‡ | $8,000† |
† 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) | 57 | $600–$2,600†‡ | $1,800†‡ | $7,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2022 | $8,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $7,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $5,000† |
| Paintings | 2010 | $711 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $178 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Orr worth?
Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Orr work is $650. The median Louis Orr print sells for $475 across 87 lots. The median Louis Orr work on paper sells for $1,800 across 57 lots. The median Louis Orr painting sells for $444 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louis Orr prints typically sell for $319–$862 (the middle half of 80 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Louis Orr work on papers typically sell for $600–$2,600 (the middle half of 57 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 Orr print?
Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Orr print is $475. 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 Orr's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Orr print is $8,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Louis Orr work on paper?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Orr work on paper is $1,800. 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 Orr's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Orr work on paper is $7,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Louis Orr print?
Based on 80 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Orr print (small (under 50 cm)) is $487, 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 small Louis Orr work on paper?
Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Orr work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,800, 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 Orr's auction record?
Louis Orr's auction record is $8,000, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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