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# Tom Lovell (1909–1997)

## What is Tom Lovell’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 71 auction results for Tom Lovell at 11 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,150 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,933–$84,000, n=9). The auction record is $420,000 for The Iron Shirt (2006, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Iron Shirt, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $420,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 2 | Time of the Cold Maker, 1976 | Oil on canvas | $380,250 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2015 |
| 3 | Catchers of Wild Horses, 1994 | Oil paint | $312,500 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 4 | The Blackfeet Wall, 1978 | Oil on canvas | $302,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2024 |
| 5 | Horse Raid, 1978 | Oil on canvas | $272,250 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 6 | The Buffalo Caller, 1973 | Oil on canvas | $234,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |
| 7 | New Grass, 1995 | Oil on canvas | $179,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 8 | No More Bugles, 1979 | Oil on canvas | $142,800 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2018 |
| 9 | Wire Trouble on the Overland Telegraph, 1993 | Oil on canvas | $142,800 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2020 |
| 10 | The Friendly Willows | Oil paint | $138,600 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $32,850 |
| Other | 5 | $10,080 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $4,580 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $18,150 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $11,875 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 71 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tom Lovell is an American artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $18,150.

A work by Tom Lovell sold in 2026 for $18,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Tom Lovell work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Tom Lovell work worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Lovell work is $18,150.

The median Tom Lovell painting sells for $18,150 across 47 lots.

The median Tom Lovell work on paper sells for $3,933 across 11 lots.

The median Tom Lovell print sells for $438 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Tom Lovell paintings typically sell for $6,161–$45,700 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $438 | $550 | — | 2006-08-02 |
| Paintings | 49 | $18,150† | $420,000 | 95.9% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $3,933 | $22,990 | 91.7% | 2026-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $161,000 | $420,000 | — | 2026-07-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Tom Lovell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $438. Paintings (49 lots) median $18,150, record $420,000. A typical Tom Lovell painting sells for around 41× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $161,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $6,161–$45,700 | $18,150 | $420,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $5,750–$105,000† | $12,500† | $380,250 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,070–$11,115 | $3,933 | $22,990 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $420,000 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $380,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $22,990 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $19,040 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $550 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $325 |

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 Tom Lovell worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Lovell work is $18,150. The median Tom Lovell painting sells for $18,150 across 47 lots. The median Tom Lovell work on paper sells for $3,933 across 11 lots. The median Tom Lovell print sells for $438 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Tom Lovell paintings typically sell for $6,161–$45,700 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Tom Lovell painting?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Lovell painting is $18,150. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tom Lovell's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Lovell painting is $420,000.

### What is the average price of a Tom Lovell work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Lovell work on paper is $3,933.

### What is Tom Lovell's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Lovell work on paper is $22,990.

### What is the average price of a small Tom Lovell painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tom Lovell painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $18,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Tom Lovell painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tom Lovell painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tom Lovell's auction record?

Tom Lovell's auction record is $420,000, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tom Lovell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-lovell (updated 2026-11-02).

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.