> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/oil-on-canvas · updated 2026-11-03

# oil on canvas

oil on canvas is an American artist with 154 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $2,168. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by oil on canvas sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $9,198 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a oil on canvas work worth?

Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a oil on canvas work is $2,168.

The median oil on canvas painting sells for $2,168 across 120 lots.

The median oil on canvas photograph sells for $10,200 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) oil on canvas paintings typically sell for $635–$6,229 (the middle half of 85 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 146 | $2,168† | $124,312 | 82.2% | 2026-03-25 |
| Photography | 1 | $10,200 | $10,200 | — | 2025-01-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $29,190† | $124,312 | — | 2025-01-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,308–$5,371† | $2,526† | $28,252† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 85 | $635–$6,229† | $2,160† | $36,944† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $1,725–$10,979† | $3,164† | $124,312 |

† 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 | 2024 | $124,312 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $36,944† |
| Photography | 2025 | $10,200 |

† 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 oil on canvas worth?

Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a oil on canvas work is $2,168. The median oil on canvas painting sells for $2,168 across 120 lots. The median oil on canvas photograph sells for $10,200 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) oil on canvas paintings typically sell for $635–$6,229 (the middle half of 85 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a oil on canvas painting?

Based on 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a oil on canvas painting is $2,168. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is oil on canvas's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a oil on canvas painting is $124,312.

### What is the average price of a medium oil on canvas painting?

Based on 85 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium oil on canvas painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small oil on canvas painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small oil on canvas painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,526, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is oil on canvas's auction record?

oil on canvas's auction record is $124,312, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “oil on canvas auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/oil-on-canvas (updated 2026-11-03).

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.