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# Willard Frederic Elmes (1900–1956)

Willard Frederic Elmes is an artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,100.

A work by Willard Frederic Elmes sold in 2019 for $10,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Willard Frederic Elmes work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willard Frederic Elmes work is $1,100.

The median Willard Frederic Elmes print sells for $1,070 across 26 lots.

The median Willard Frederic Elmes work on paper sells for $7,800 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Willard Frederic Elmes prints typically sell for $678–$1,576 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 26 | $1,070 | $5,520 | — | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $7,800 | $10,625 | — | 2019-11-14 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $678–$1,576 | $1,000 | $3,840 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $10,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $7,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $5,520 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $3,840 |

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 Willard Frederic Elmes worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willard Frederic Elmes work is $1,100. The median Willard Frederic Elmes print sells for $1,070 across 26 lots. The median Willard Frederic Elmes work on paper sells for $7,800 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Willard Frederic Elmes prints typically sell for $678–$1,576 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Willard Frederic Elmes print?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willard Frederic Elmes print is $1,070.

### What is Willard Frederic Elmes's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Willard Frederic Elmes print is $5,520.

### What is the average price of a medium Willard Frederic Elmes print?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willard Frederic Elmes print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Willard Frederic Elmes's auction record?

Willard Frederic Elmes's auction record is $10,625, set in 2019.

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