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# Louise Fishman (1939–2021)

## What is Louise Fishman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Louise Fishman at 10 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,150–$24,765, n=7). The auction record is $201,600 for Burnt Bridges (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burnt Bridges, 1995 | Painting | $201,600 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Violets for My Furs, 2010 | Oil paint | $88,200 | Phillips | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | YIKHUDIM, 1979 | Oil paint | $82,550 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Magma, 1989 | Painting | $65,520 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Moment of Change, 2013 | Painting | $57,960 | Phillips | May 2022 |
| 6 | The Mob Within the Heart, 1993 | Painting | $52,812 | Bonhams | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Ida's Special, 1986 | Oil paint | $52,500 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | Kaddish, 1988 | Linen | $38,100 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | I Like a Church, 2000 | Painting | $37,800 | Phillips | Sep 2022 |
| 10 | Roan, 2020 | Painting | $35,560 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $20,000 |
| Other | 7 | $6,048 |
| Prints | 5 | $2,268 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $45,300 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $11,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $5,867 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louise Fishman is an American artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $12,500.

A work by Louise Fishman sold in 2025 for $19,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louise Fishman work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louise Fishman work is $12,500.

The median Louise Fishman painting sells for $20,000 across 31 lots.

The median Louise Fishman print sells for $1,822 across 6 lots.

The median Louise Fishman work on paper sells for $5,024 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $1,822 | $3,276 | 85.7% | 2024-05-15 |
| Paintings | 32 | $20,000 | $201,600 | 96.9% | 2026-02-26 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $5,024 | $7,500 | — | 2023-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $88,200 | $201,600 | — | 2023-03-08 |

Louise Fishman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,822 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (32 lots) median $20,000, record $201,600. A typical Louise Fishman painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $88,200.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $476–$2,817 | $1,822 | $3,276 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $5,600–$12,739 | $7,888 | $15,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $9,825–$29,355 | $19,525 | $82,550 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $37,800–$65,520 | $52,500 | $201,600 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $201,600 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $88,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $7,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,048 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,276 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,000 |

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 Louise Fishman worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louise Fishman work is $12,500. The median Louise Fishman painting sells for $20,000 across 31 lots. The median Louise Fishman print sells for $1,822 across 6 lots. The median Louise Fishman work on paper sells for $5,024 across 4 lots.

### What is the average price of a Louise Fishman painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louise Fishman painting is $20,000.

### What is Louise Fishman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louise Fishman painting is $201,600.

### What is the average price of a medium Louise Fishman painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louise Fishman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Louise Fishman's auction record?

Louise Fishman's auction record is $201,600, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.