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# Louise Hearman (b. 1963)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Louise Hearman at 6 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,712 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,602–$4,040, n=9). The auction record is $15,313 for Untitled 1325 (2017, Menzies Art Brands). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled 1325, 2010 | Oil and mixed media on masonite | $15,313 | Menzies Art Brands | Feb 2017 |
| 2 | UNTITLED #459, 1963 | Oil paint | $12,925 | Christie's | Jun 2002 |
| 3 | UNTITLED #566, 1963 | Oil paint | $9,400 | Christie's | Jun 2002 |
| 4 | UNTITLED #764, 1963 | Oil paint | $9,400 | Christie's | Jun 2002 |
| 5 | Untitled #693, 1998 | Oil on board | $9,052 | Christie's | Aug 2005 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on board), 1997 | Oil paint | $8,812 | Christie's | Apr 2001 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1963 | Painting | $8,204 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 8 | Untitled #835, 2001 | Oil on composition board | $7,423 | Menzies Art Brands | Mar 2010 |
| 9 | HOTPOST #823, 2001 | Oil on composition board | $6,016 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2018 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on board), 1963 | Oil paint | $5,640 | Christie's | Apr 2001 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $4,135 |
| Other | 5 | $2,330 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $4,454 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,863 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louise Hearman is an Australia artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,029. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Louise Hearman sold in 2026 for $4,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louise Hearman work worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louise Hearman work is $3,029.

The median Louise Hearman painting sells for $3,280 across 50 lots.

The median Louise Hearman work on paper sells for $308 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Louise Hearman paintings typically sell for $2,998–$5,785 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 55 | $3,280†‡ | $15,313 | 90.9% | 2026-08-27 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $308† | $1,762 | 88.9% | 2024-08-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $9,576‡ | $15,313 | — | 2022-10-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,381–$2,887†‡ | $1,765†‡ | $9,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $2,998–$5,785†‡ | $4,289†‡ | $15,313 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $177–$611† | $308† | $1,762 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $15,313 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $12,925 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $1,762 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $665† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Hearman worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louise Hearman work is $3,029. The median Louise Hearman painting sells for $3,280 across 50 lots. The median Louise Hearman work on paper sells for $308 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Louise Hearman paintings typically sell for $2,998–$5,785 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louise Hearman painting is $3,280. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louise Hearman painting is $15,313.

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

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louise Hearman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,289, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a small Louise Hearman painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louise Hearman painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,765, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

Louise Hearman's auction record is $15,313, set in 2017.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louise Hearman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louise-hearman (updated 2026-11-02).

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.