Maud Lewis (1903–1970)
Maud Lewis is a Canadian artist with 96 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $13,194. 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 Maud Lewis sold in 2026 for $25,436, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Maud Lewis on OpeningBid →What is a Maud Lewis work worth?
Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maud Lewis work is $13,194.
The median Maud Lewis painting sells for $12,487 across 59 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Maud Lewis paintings typically sell for $10,442–$21,793 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2023-12-14 |
| Paintings | 59 | $12,487‡ | $32,289‡ | — | 2022-12-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $54,159‡ | $58,028‡ | — | 2024-05-30 |
‡ 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) | 22 | $10,442–$21,793‡ | $12,487‡ | $39,742 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $39,742 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $26,591‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Maud Lewis worth?
Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maud Lewis work is $13,194. The median Maud Lewis painting sells for $12,487 across 59 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Maud Lewis paintings typically sell for $10,442–$21,793 (the middle half of 22 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 Maud Lewis painting?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maud Lewis painting is $12,487. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Maud Lewis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maud Lewis painting is $32,289. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Maud Lewis painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maud Lewis painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,487, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Maud Lewis's auction record?
Maud Lewis's auction record is $58,028, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Maud Lewis record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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