Louis Schanker (1903–1981)
What is Louis Schanker’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for Louis Schanker at 12 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $552 including buyer’s premium (middle half $374–$1,643, n=8). The auction record is $16,941 for Beggars (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beggars, 1933 | Oil on canvas | $16,941 | Christie's | Mar 2012 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1939 | Painting | $8,400 | Wright | May 2006 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1946 | Painting | $3,556 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2009 | Oil on canvas | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2023 |
| 5 | Horse and Rider, 1940 | Oil on canvas board | $2,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1938 | Oil on canvas | $2,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2023 |
| 7 | View of the Seine, Paris, 1932 | Oil on canvas | $2,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2020 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Football, circa 1940 | Woodcut | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2021 |
| 2 | Jai-Alai, 1939 | Woodcut | $2,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2025 |
| 3 | Carnival, 1948 | Woodcut | $1,725 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2000 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $2,250 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $900 |
| Prints | 31 | $812 |
| Other | 6 | $805 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $1,180 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $812 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Louis Schanker is an American artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $823. 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 Schanker sold in 2026 for $1,524, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Louis Schanker on OpeningBid →What is a Louis Schanker work worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Schanker work is $823.
The median Louis Schanker print sells for $715 across 41 lots.
The median Louis Schanker painting sells for $2,000 across 13 lots.
The median Louis Schanker work on paper sells for $635 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Louis Schanker prints typically sell for $390–$1,100 (the middle half of 29 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 | 46 | $715†‡ | $2,500 | 89.1% | 2026-05-03 |
| Paintings | 13 | $2,000† | $16,941 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $635 | $975 | — | 2026-01-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,400 | $16,941 | — | 2025-06-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Louis Schanker's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (46 lots) median $715 with 89.1% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $2,000, record $16,941. A typical Louis Schanker painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $8,400.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $390–$1,100†‡ | $660†‡ | $2,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $750–$1,125‡ | $850‡ | $1,725 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $996–$3,478† | $2,000† | $16,941 |
† 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 | 2012 | $16,941 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $8,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $975 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $900 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Schanker worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Schanker work is $823. The median Louis Schanker print sells for $715 across 41 lots. The median Louis Schanker painting sells for $2,000 across 13 lots. The median Louis Schanker work on paper sells for $635 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louis Schanker prints typically sell for $390–$1,100 (the middle half of 29 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 Schanker print?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Schanker print is $715. 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 Schanker's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Schanker print is $2,500.
What is the average price of a Louis Schanker painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Schanker painting is $2,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Louis Schanker's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Schanker painting is $16,941.
What is the average price of a small Louis Schanker print?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Schanker print (small (under 50 cm)) is $660, 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 Schanker painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Schanker painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Louis Schanker's auction record?
Louis Schanker's auction record is $16,941, set in 2012.
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