Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809–1894)
Oliver Wendell Holmes is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $235. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Oliver Wendell Holmes sold in 2025 for $576, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Oliver Wendell Holmes on OpeningBid →What is a Oliver Wendell Holmes work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oliver Wendell Holmes work is $235.
The median Oliver Wendell Holmes print sells for $74 across 2 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 | 3 | $74† | $129 | 66.7% | 2020-10-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $129 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $20† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Oliver Wendell Holmes worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oliver Wendell Holmes work is $235. The median Oliver Wendell Holmes print sells for $74 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Oliver Wendell Holmes's auction record?
Oliver Wendell Holmes's auction record is $690, set in 2007.
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