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

# Louis Siegriest (1899–1989)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Louis Siegriest at 5 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $550 including buyer’s premium (middle half $373–$1,825, n=7). The auction record is $6,000 for The first brewery in California, Volcano, California (2016, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The first brewery in California, Volcano, California, 1899 | Painting | $6,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Paradise Valley, 1971 | Oil and sand on board | $2,700 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Yellow Glow, 1961 | Mixed-media on Masonite | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2019 |
| 4 | Yellow Glow, 1961 | Mixed-media on Masonite | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2019 |
| 5 | Sierra Winter, 1971 | Oil and sand on panel | $2,250 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jan 2025 |
| 6 | Virginia Gold Hill Nevada, 1947 | Oil on board | $2,250 | Clars Auction Gallery | Aug 2022 |
| 7 | Yellow Glow, 1961 | Oil on masonite | $1,700 | Clars Auction Gallery | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | Desert Country | Oil and sand on board | $1,400 | Clars Auction Gallery | Oct 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Court, Federal Building, Golden Gate International Exposition, 1939 | Poster | $4,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 1994 |
| 2 | Indian Court Federal Building / Pueblo Turtle Dancers, 1939 | Silkscreen poster | $1,560 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Aug 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $520 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $495 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $453 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Siegriest is an American artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $535.

A work by Louis Siegriest sold in 2026 for $1,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Siegriest work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Siegriest work is $535.

The median Louis Siegriest painting sells for $1,110 across 14 lots.

The median Louis Siegriest print sells for $2,503 across 2 lots.

The median Louis Siegriest work on paper sells for $100 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $2,503 | $4,600 | 50% | 2017-08-08 |
| Paintings | 16 | $1,110 | $6,000 | 87.5% | 2026-02-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $100 | $100 | — | 2026-05-16 |

Louis Siegriest's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $2,503 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $1,110, record $6,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $311–$1,818 | $508 | $6,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $6,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $4,600 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,700 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $406 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $100 |

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 Siegriest worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Siegriest work is $535. The median Louis Siegriest painting sells for $1,110 across 14 lots. The median Louis Siegriest print sells for $2,503 across 2 lots. The median Louis Siegriest work on paper sells for $100 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Louis Siegriest painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Siegriest painting is $1,110.

### What is Louis Siegriest's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Siegriest painting is $6,000.

### What is Louis Siegriest's auction record?

Louis Siegriest's auction record is $6,000, set in 2016.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louis Siegriest auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-siegriest (updated 2026-11-02).

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.