> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-oscar-griffith · updated 2026-11-02

# Louis Oscar Griffith (1875–1956)

## What is Louis Oscar Griffith’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $7,931 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $705 |
| Prints | 45 | $615 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.