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# Louis Sullivan and George Grant Elmslie

## What is Louis Sullivan and George Grant Elmslie’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 5 auction results for Louis Sullivan and George Grant Elmslie at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,376–$6,400, n=5). The auction record is $7,620 for Baluster from the Schlesinger & Mayer Department Store, Chicago (2025, Toomey & Co.). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baluster from the Schlesinger & Mayer Department Store, Chicago, 1899 | Cast iron | $7,620 | Toomey & Co. | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Architectural element from the National Farmers' Bank, Owatonna, Minnesota, 1908 | Glazed terracotta | $6,400 | Toomey & Co. | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Baluster from the Schlesinger & Mayer Department Store, Chicago, 1899 | Cast iron | $6,400 | Toomey & Co. | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Architectural element from the National Farmers' Bank, Owatonna, Minnesota, 1908 | Glazed terracotta | $5,376 | Toomey & Co. | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Baluster from the Schlesinger & Mayer Department Store, Chicago, 1899 | Cast iron | $5,080 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2025 |



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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $6,400 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 5 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Sullivan and George Grant Elmslie is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $6,400.

A work by Louis Sullivan and George Grant Elmslie sold in 2026 for $6,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Sullivan and George Grant Elmslie work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Sullivan and George Grant Elmslie work is $6,400.

The median Louis Sullivan and George Grant Elmslie sculpture sells for $6,400 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $6,400 | $6,400 | — | 2026-09-29 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $6,400 |

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 Sullivan and George Grant Elmslie worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Sullivan and George Grant Elmslie work is $6,400. The median Louis Sullivan and George Grant Elmslie sculpture sells for $6,400 across 1 lots.

### What is Louis Sullivan and George Grant Elmslie's auction record?

Louis Sullivan and George Grant Elmslie's auction record is $7,620, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louis Sullivan and George Grant Elmslie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-sullivan-and-george-grant-elmslie (updated 2026-11-03).

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.