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# Louisa L. Chase (1951–2016)

## What is Louisa L. Chase’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Louisa L. Chase at 5 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $191 including buyer’s premium (middle half $127–$2,192, n=7). The auction record is $11,250 for Madame Butterfly (2022, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madame Butterfly, 1987 | Painting | $11,250 | Rago Arts | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1985 | Painting | $8,820 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Brook, 1980 | Painting | $5,000 | Rago Arts | Sep 2022 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2001 | Painting | $3,696 | Wright | May 2025 |
| 5 | Spiders Nest, 2000 | Painting | $3,556 | Wright | May 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (painted metal sculpture), 1976 | Painted metal | $2,838 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Rock, 1979 | Painting | $1,441 | Rago Arts | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1985 | Painting | $1,386 | Wright | Feb 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, from the Skowhegan Suite; Untitled (2 works), 1951 | Lithograph in colors | $829 | Bonhams | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Water, 1984 | Engraving | $630 | Toomey & Co. | Mar 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $3,696 |
| Prints | 7 | $191 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $630 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louisa L. Chase is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $1,107.

A work by Louisa L. Chase sold in 2025 for $3,556, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louisa L. Chase work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louisa L. Chase work is $1,107.

The median Louisa L. Chase painting sells for $3,696 across 7 lots.

The median Louisa L. Chase print sells for $191 across 7 lots.

The median Louisa L. Chase work on paper sells for $508 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $191 | $829 | 87.5% | 2025-10-03 |
| Paintings | 9 | $3,696 | $11,250 | 77.8% | 2025-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $508 | $508 | — | 2024-03-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,838 | $2,838 | — | 2024-03-27 |

Louisa L. Chase's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $191 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $3,696, record $11,250. A typical Louisa L. Chase painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $127–$590 | $298 | $829 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $11,250 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $8,820 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $2,838 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $829 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $630 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $508 |

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 Louisa L. Chase worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louisa L. Chase work is $1,107. The median Louisa L. Chase painting sells for $3,696 across 7 lots. The median Louisa L. Chase print sells for $191 across 7 lots. The median Louisa L. Chase work on paper sells for $508 across 1 lots.

### What is Louisa L. Chase's auction record?

Louisa L. Chase's auction record is $11,250, set in 2022.

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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, “Louisa L. Chase auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louisa-l-chase (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.