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# 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.

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louis Sylvia auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-sylvia (updated 2026-11-01).

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.