Orson Lowell (1871–1956)
Orson Lowell is a New York/Wyoming artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $748. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Orson Lowell sold in 2024 for $875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Orson Lowell work is $748.
The median Orson Lowell work on paper sells for $639 across 10 lots.
The median Orson Lowell print sells for $1,000 across 3 lots.
The median Orson Lowell painting sells for $3,640 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,000 | $1,000 | — | 2017-03-16 |
| Paintings | 1 | $3,640 | $3,640 | — | 2017-03-21 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $639‡ | $1,375 | 71.4% | 2024-12-12 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Orson Lowell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,000. Paintings (1 lots) median $3,640, record $3,640. A typical Orson Lowell painting sells for around 3.6× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $138–$685‡ | $450‡ | $750‡ |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $3,640 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Orson Lowell worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Orson Lowell work is $748. The median Orson Lowell work on paper sells for $639 across 10 lots. The median Orson Lowell print sells for $1,000 across 3 lots. The median Orson Lowell painting sells for $3,640 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Orson Lowell work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Orson Lowell work on paper is $639. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Orson Lowell's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Orson Lowell work on paper is $1,375.
What is Orson Lowell's auction record?
Orson Lowell's auction record is $3,640, set in 2017.
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