> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philip-little · updated 2026-11-01

# Philip Little (1857–1942)

Philip Little is an American artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,292. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Philip Little sold in 2025 for $4,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Philip Little work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Little work is $1,292.

The median Philip Little painting sells for $1,500 across 19 lots.

The median Philip Little print sells for $415 across 7 lots.

The median Philip Little work on paper sells for $692 across 2 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 | 8 | $415‡ | $5,750 | 87.5% | 2020-09-02 |
| Paintings | 25 | $1,500‡ | $13,800 | 76% | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $692 | $999 | 66.7% | 2006-05-19 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Philip Little's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $415 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $1,500, record $13,800. A typical Philip Little painting sells for around 3.6× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,125–$4,400‡ | $1,500‡ | $13,800 |

‡ 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 | 1994 | $13,800 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $7,638 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $5,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $2,185 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $999 |
| Works on Paper | 1991 | $385 |

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 Philip Little worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Little work is $1,292. The median Philip Little painting sells for $1,500 across 19 lots. The median Philip Little print sells for $415 across 7 lots. The median Philip Little work on paper sells for $692 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Philip Little painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip Little painting is $1,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Philip Little's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip Little painting is $13,800.

### What is the average price of a medium Philip Little painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philip Little painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Philip Little's auction record?

Philip Little's auction record is $13,800, set in 1994.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Philip Little auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philip-little (updated 2026-11-01).

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.