Louise Fishman Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1939–2021

ArtSell has recorded 23 auction results for Louise Fishman paintings between 2013 and 2026, of which 22 sold (96% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,920 to $88,200, with a median of $23,830 across 22 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $88,200 for “Violets for My Furs” at Phillips in 2022.

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1. 
   I Like a Church, 2000

   Oil · Linen

   48 x 38 1/8 in. (121.9 x 96.8 cm)

   Phillips · Jul 16, 2026 · Lot 86
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Louise Fishman Special Edition book with original painting, 2020

   Oil

   9½ h x 7⅝ w x 2 d in (24 x 19 x 5 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Apr 16, 2026 · Lot 321
   $1,920≈ £1,418≈ €1,630Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
3. 
   Moment of Change, 2013

   Oil · Linen

   32 x 24 in. (81.3 x 61 cm)

   Phillips · Feb 28, 2025 · Lot 168
   $19,050≈ £15,115≈ €18,298Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   Riding the Purple, 2011

   Oil · Canvas

   30 x 30 in. (76.2 x 76.2 cm)

   Phillips · Dec 2, 2024 · Lot 73
   $30,480≈ £24,047≈ €29,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Kaddish, 1988

   Oil · Linen

   70 1/8 x 110 1/8 in. (178.1 x 279.7 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 20, 2024 · Lot 178
   $38,100≈ £30,078≈ €36,073Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
6. 
   Untitled, 2010

   Oil · Canvas

   32 x 30 1/4 in. (81.3 x 76.8 cm)

   Phillips · Sep 23, 2024 · Lot 16
   $10,160≈ £7,632≈ €9,138Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
7. 
   The Mirror of Ink, 2017

   Oil · Canvas

   30 h x 30 w in (76 x 76 cm)

   Wright · Oct 27, 2023 · Lot 108
   $20,160≈ £16,643≈ €19,125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Wright ↗
8. 
   Ghost Lover, 2007

   Oil · Other support

   41 h x 36 w in (104 x 91 cm)

   Wright · Oct 27, 2023 · Lot 106
   $18,900≈ £15,603≈ €17,930Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Wright ↗
9. 
   Untitled, 2006

   Acrylic · Canvas

   6 1/8 x 4 in. (15.6 x 10.2 cm)

   Phillips · Mar 8, 2023 · Lot 69
   $5,334≈ £4,506≈ €5,058Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
10. 
    YIKHUDIM, 1979

    Oil · Canvas

    41 x 47 in. (104.1 x 119.4 cm)

    Phillips · Mar 8, 2023 · Lot 68
    $82,550≈ £69,733≈ €78,284Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    I Like a Church, 2000

    Oil · Linen

    48 x 38 1/8 in. (121.9 x 96.8 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 28, 2022 · Lot 42
    $37,800≈ £35,674≈ €39,519Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    Moment of Change, 2013

    Oil · Linen

    32 x 24 in. (81.3 x 61 cm)

    Phillips · May 19, 2022 · Lot 191
    $57,960≈ £46,659≈ €55,069Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
13. 
    Door to the Studio, 1994

    Oil · Linen

    12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm)

    Phillips · May 19, 2022 · Lot 190
    $13,860≈ £11,158≈ €13,169Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
14. 
    Tree, 1993

    Oil · Linen

    12 h x 12 w in (30 x 30 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 10, 2022 · Lot 182
    $9,375≈ £7,120≈ €8,458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
15. 
    Violets for My Furs, 2010

    Oil · Other support

    50 x 42 in. (127 x 106.7 cm)

    Phillips · Mar 9, 2022 · Lot 58
    $88,200≈ £67,052≈ €80,233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Angle of Repose, 1997

    Oil · Linen

    30 x 23 in. (76.2 x 58.4 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 18, 2021 · Lot 181
    $28,980≈ £21,502≈ €25,544Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Magma, 1989

    Oil · Linen

    65 x 54 in. (165.1 x 137.2 cm)

    Phillips · Jun 24, 2021 · Lot 215
    $65,520≈ £47,143≈ €54,893Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Kiss Off, 2000

    Oil · Linen

    38 x 21 in. (96.5 x 53.3 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 30, 2020 · Lot 75
    $11,875≈ £9,253≈ €10,143Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
19. 
    Ida's Special, 1986

    Oil · Canvas

    61 x 36 1/8 in. (155 x 91.6 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 13, 2019 · Lot 198
    $52,500≈ £40,910≈ €47,701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
20. 
    Swarm of Thoughts, 2006

    Oil · Other support

    50 1/8 x 42 1/8 in. (127.3 x 107 cm)

    Phillips · Nov 14, 2014 · Lot 222
    $31,250≈ £19,962≈ €25,129Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
21. 
    Tabernacle, 1981

    Oil · Linen

    32 x 48 in. (81.3 x 121.9 cm.)

    Phillips · Sep 16, 2014 · Lot 204
    $20,000≈ £12,344≈ €15,445Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
22. 
    Friend and Dear Friend, 2005

    Oil · Canvas

    32 x 24 in. (81.3 x 61 cm.)

    Phillips · Mar 7, 2014 · Lot 176
    $27,500≈ £16,398≈ €19,793Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
23. 
    I'll Be Seeing You, 1984

    Oil · Linen

    47 x 41 in. (119.4 x 104.1 cm.)

    Phillips · Sep 19, 2013 · Lot 195
    $20,000≈ £12,432≈ €14,766Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗

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