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# Louisa McElwain (1953–2013)

Louisa McElwain is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $18,930. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Louisa McElwain sold in 2025 for $22,860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louisa McElwain work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louisa McElwain work is $18,930.

The median Louisa McElwain painting sells for $18,930 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 5 | $18,930† | $29,900 | 80% | 2025-05-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $29,900 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $22,860 |

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 McElwain worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louisa McElwain work is $18,930. The median Louisa McElwain painting sells for $18,930 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louisa McElwain's auction record?

Louisa McElwain's auction record is $29,900, 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 McElwain auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louisa-mcelwain-2 (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.