Alfred Courmes (1898–1993)
What is Alfred Courmes’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Alfred Courmes at 10 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $453 including buyer’s premium (middle half $261–$612, n=5). The auction record is $28,249 for IMAGE MILITAIRE, L'ARMEE PROTEGE LA LIBERTE DU TRAVAIL (2008, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IMAGE MILITAIRE, L'ARMEE PROTEGE LA LIBERTE DU TRAVAIL, 1984 | Signée et datée " | $28,249 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 2 | La Chute d’Icare, 1962 | Huile sur toile | $13,808 | Ader | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Nature morte a la cafetiere et a la lampe verte, 1947 | Oil/canvas | $9,858 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Feb 1990 |
| 4 | Maison et baigneuse, 1955 | Oil on canvas | $8,004 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Le Bombardier, 1948 | Huile sur toile montée sur panneau | $7,219 | Ader | Jun 2020 |
| 6 | SCENE DE PLAGE, 1924 | Gouache and ink on paper | $6,838 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2018 |
| 7 | COUPLE DANS LES RUES DE BORMES, 1924 | Gouache and pencil on paper | $4,023 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | PAYSAGE DU LAVANDOU, 1925 | Watercolor and ink on paper | $2,564 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2018 |
| 9 | Étude pour le tableau J’ai mal occupé ma jeunesse | Mine de plomb et crayons de couleur | $1,853 | Ader | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Étude pour fresque de la salle à manger de l'ambassade de France à Ottawa, 1938 | Gouache sur traits de crayon | $1,412 | Ader | Nov 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,412 |
| Other | 5 | $695 |
| Prints | 6 | $327 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $8,004 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $586 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Alfred Courmes is a French artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,014. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Alfred Courmes sold in 2025 for $1,193, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Courmes work is $1,014.
The median Alfred Courmes work on paper sells for $1,014 across 16 lots.
The median Alfred Courmes print sells for $219 across 7 lots.
The median Alfred Courmes painting sells for $9,858 across 7 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 | 8 | $219‡ | $612 | 87.5% | 2026-05-28 |
| Paintings | 8 | $9,858†‡ | $42,000† | 87.5% | 2024-05-03 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $1,014†‡ | $6,838 | 84.2% | 2026-03-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alfred Courmes's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $219 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $9,858, record $42,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $42,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Alfred Courmes painting sells for around 45× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $181–$498‡ | $219‡ | $612 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $8,004–$13,808† | $9,858† | $42,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $514–$2,458†‡ | $1,303†‡ | $6,838 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1997 | $42,000† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $17,976‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $6,838 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,023 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $612 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $559 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alfred Courmes worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Courmes work is $1,014. The median Alfred Courmes work on paper sells for $1,014 across 16 lots. The median Alfred Courmes print sells for $219 across 7 lots. The median Alfred Courmes painting sells for $9,858 across 7 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 Alfred Courmes work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Courmes work on paper is $1,014. 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 Alfred Courmes's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Courmes work on paper is $6,838.
What is the average price of a small Alfred Courmes work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfred Courmes work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,303, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Alfred Courmes's auction record?
Alfred Courmes's auction record is $42,000, set in 1997. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $42,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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