Robert Farrington Elwell

American · 1874–1962 · Painter, Sculptor

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15lots offered2005–2026years recorded85%sold (11)$7kSign up free to seemedian price

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Indian in a CanoeCoeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 2015$26,325≈ £17,011≈ €24,065Sign up to see
Indian Paddling a CanoeJames D. Julia · Aug 2013$18,960≈ £12,103≈ €14,158Sign up to see
Attack in the HillsBonhams · Dec 2005$11,163≈ £6,312≈ €9,361Sign up to see

Robert Farrington Elwell’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 13 auction results for Robert Farrington Elwell between 2005 and 2026, of which 11 sold (85%). A further 2 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $474Sign up free to see to $26.3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $26.3kSign up free to see for Indian in a Canoe at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction in July 2015. The most common medium is oil paintings (10 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (7), James D. Julia (2) and Clarke Auction Gallery (2).

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The Ornery Steer
Oil · Canvas
34" h x 25 "w
Clarke Auction Gallery · Apr 12, 2026 · Lot 63
$7,500≈ £5,588≈ €6,419HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
Indian in a Canoe
Sculpture
11.5 inches high
Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 25, 2015 · Lot 26
$26,325≈ £17,011≈ €24,065Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
Figures on Horseback Ascending a Mountain Trail
Oil · Canvas
26" x 18". Overall: 29-3/4" x 21-3/4"
James D. Julia · Aug 20, 2013 · Lot 1363
$474≈ £303≈ €354Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at James D. Julia ↗
Indian Paddling a Canoe
Sculpture · Panel
Without base: 11-1/2" h x 36" l. With base: 12-1/2" h x 38" l
James D. Julia · Aug 20, 2013 · Lot 1364
$18,960≈ £12,103≈ €14,158Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at James D. Julia ↗
An unfortunate visitor
Oil · Canvas
24 x 20in
Bonhams · Jan 13, 2013 · Lot 7065
$1,875≈ £1,168≈ €1,405Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
Fisherman
Oil · Canvas
24 x 20 inches
Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 25, 2009 · Lot 9
$8,625≈ £5,256≈ €6,062Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
The Council Lodge, February
Oil · Canvas
25 x 18in
Bonhams · Apr 8, 2008 · Lot 173
$3,600≈ £1,829≈ €2,294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
Attack in the Hills
Oil · Canvas
28 x 40in
Bonhams · Dec 12, 2005 · Lot 106
$11,163≈ £6,312≈ €9,361Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
Three in a Predicament
Oil · Canvas
28 x 40in
Bonhams · Dec 12, 2005 · Lot 107
$4,406≈ £2,492≈ €3,695Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
Round-Up
Oil · Canvas
27 x 36in
Bonhams · Dec 12, 2005 · Lot 108
$7,050≈ £3,986≈ €5,912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗

Also offered, result not published (2)

Lots by Robert Farrington Elwell that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Robert Farrington Elwell: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Robert Farrington Elwell at auction?

$26,325Sign up free to see, for Indian in a Canoe at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction (July 2015) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Robert Farrington Elwell?

The median sale price is $7kSign up free to see across 11 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Robert Farrington Elwell have sold at auction?

11 of 13 recorded lots sold between 2005 and 2026. 2 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Robert Farrington Elwell?

Bonhams, James D. Julia and Clarke Auction Gallery account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · James D. Julia · Clarke Auction Gallery