Louis Oscar Griffith (1875–1956)
What is Louis Oscar Griffith’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 181 auction results for Louis Oscar Griffith at 11 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $520 including buyer’s premium (middle half $500–$1,600, n=5). The auction record is $107,187 for A View of St. Louis Cathedral with Ursuline Nuns (2015, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A View of St. Louis Cathedral with Ursuline Nuns, 1875 | Oil on canvas | $107,187 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2015 |
| 2 | Old New Orleans, 1875 | Oil on canvas | $88,125 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2007 |
| 3 | Old Basin, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1875 | Oil on canvas affixed to board | $46,605 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 2013 |
| 4 | Charcoal Schooners, 1875 | Oil on masonite | $44,215 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2010 |
| 5 | Old Absinthe House, 1875 | Oil on canvas | $39,100 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2004 |
| 6 | French Market, 1875 | Oil on canvas | $35,250 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2008 |
| 7 | Noon, 1875 | Oil on canvas board | $23,900 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2014 |
| 8 | Old Basin Canal, 1875 | Oil on canvasboard | $21,850 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2004 |
| 9 | The Sand Boat, New Basin Canal, New Orleans, 1875 | Giltwood | $19,975 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2009 |
| 10 | A Sunny Deck, New Orleans, 1875 | Oil on canvas mounted to artist board | $17,625 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $7,931 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $705 |
| Prints | 45 | $615 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $4,126 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $799 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 181 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Louis Oscar Griffith is an American artist with 203 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $483. 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 Oscar Griffith sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,250 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Louis Oscar Griffith on OpeningBid →What is a Louis Oscar Griffith work worth?
Across 178 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Oscar Griffith work is $483.
The median Louis Oscar Griffith print sells for $300 across 119 lots.
The median Louis Oscar Griffith painting sells for $5,062 across 48 lots.
The median Louis Oscar Griffith work on paper sells for $612 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Louis Oscar Griffith prints typically sell for $150–$489 (the middle half of 115 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Oscar Griffith paintings typically sell for $2,212–$6,482 (the middle half of 28 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 | 137 | $300†‡ | $2,115 | 86.9% | 2026-06-05 |
| Paintings | 53 | $5,062† | $107,187 | 90.6% | 2026-05-03 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $612† | $5,490 | 83.3% | 2025-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $37,175† | $107,187 | — | 2022-02-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Louis Oscar Griffith's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (137 lots) median $300 with 86.9% sell-through. Paintings (53 lots) median $5,062, record $107,187. A typical Louis Oscar Griffith painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $37,175.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 115 | $150–$489†‡ | $300†‡ | $2,115 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,550–$16,132† | $4,875† | $46,605 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $2,212–$6,482† | $4,450† | $107,187 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $478–$813† | $612† | $1,912 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $107,187 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $88,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,490 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $2,115 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,912 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $1,880 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Oscar Griffith worth?
Across 178 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Oscar Griffith work is $483. The median Louis Oscar Griffith print sells for $300 across 119 lots. The median Louis Oscar Griffith painting sells for $5,062 across 48 lots. The median Louis Oscar Griffith work on paper sells for $612 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louis Oscar Griffith prints typically sell for $150–$489 (the middle half of 115 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Oscar Griffith paintings typically sell for $2,212–$6,482 (the middle half of 28 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 Oscar Griffith print?
Based on 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Oscar Griffith print is $300. 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 Oscar Griffith's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Oscar Griffith print is $2,115.
What is the average price of a Louis Oscar Griffith painting?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Oscar Griffith painting is $5,062. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Louis Oscar Griffith's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Oscar Griffith painting is $107,187.
What is the average price of a Louis Oscar Griffith work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Oscar Griffith work on paper is $612. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Louis Oscar Griffith's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Oscar Griffith work on paper is $5,490.
What is the average price of a small Louis Oscar Griffith print?
Based on 115 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Oscar Griffith print (small (under 50 cm)) is $300, 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 Oscar Griffith painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Oscar Griffith painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Louis Oscar Griffith's auction record?
Louis Oscar Griffith's auction record is $107,187, set in 2015.
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