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# Willard Frederick Elms (1900–1956)

Willard Frederick Elms is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,380. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Willard Frederick Elms sold in 2024 for $2,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Willard Frederick Elms work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willard Frederick Elms work is $1,380.

The median Willard Frederick Elms print sells for $1,320 across 15 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 | 24 | $1,320‡ | $4,320 | 62.5% | 2024-05-09 |

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $928–$1,819 | $1,210 | $4,320 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $4,320 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $2,400 |

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 Frederick Elms worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willard Frederick Elms work is $1,380. The median Willard Frederick Elms print sells for $1,320 across 15 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Willard Frederick Elms print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willard Frederick Elms print is $1,320. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Willard Frederick Elms's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Willard Frederick Elms print is $4,320.

### What is the average price of a medium Willard Frederick Elms print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willard Frederick Elms print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,210, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Willard Frederick Elms's auction record?

Willard Frederick Elms's auction record is $4,674, set in 2020.

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