Louis Sylvia (1911–1987)
Louis Sylvia is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $178.
A work by Louis Sylvia sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $700 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Louis Sylvia on OpeningBid →What is a Louis Sylvia work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Sylvia work is $178.
The median Louis Sylvia painting sells for $326 across 10 lots.
The median Louis Sylvia work on paper sells for $110 across 6 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $326 | $889 | 66.7% | 2011-01-20 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $110 | $652 | 75% | 2011-02-17 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $101–$297 | $119 | $356 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $889 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $652 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $593 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $237 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Sylvia worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Sylvia work is $178. The median Louis Sylvia painting sells for $326 across 10 lots. The median Louis Sylvia work on paper sells for $110 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Louis Sylvia painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Sylvia painting is $326.
What is Louis Sylvia's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Sylvia painting is $889.
What is Louis Sylvia's auction record?
Louis Sylvia's auction record is $889, set in 2008.
See the full Louis Sylvia record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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