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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.