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# Orson Lowell (1871–1956)

Orson Lowell is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $406.

A work by Orson Lowell sold in 2026 for $1,024, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Orson Lowell work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Orson Lowell work is $406.

The median Orson Lowell work on paper sells for $206 across 10 lots.

The median Orson Lowell print sells for $516 across 2 lots.

The median Orson Lowell painting sells for $3,525 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $516 | $625 | — | 2021-06-24 |
| Paintings | 1 | $3,525 | $3,525 | — | 2007-05-18 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $206 | $2,000 | 90.9% | 2024-02-15 |

Orson Lowell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $516. Paintings (1 lots) median $3,525, record $3,525. A typical Orson Lowell painting sells for around 6.8× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $98–$992 | $439 | $2,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $3,525 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $406 |

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 Orson Lowell worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Orson Lowell work is $406. The median Orson Lowell work on paper sells for $206 across 10 lots. The median Orson Lowell print sells for $516 across 2 lots. The median Orson Lowell painting sells for $3,525 across 1 lots.

### 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 $206.

### What is Orson Lowell's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Orson Lowell work on paper is $2,000.

### What is Orson Lowell's auction record?

Orson Lowell's auction record is $3,525, set in 2007.

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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, “Orson Lowell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/orson-lowell (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.