Charles L'Eplattenier (1874–1946)
Charles L'Eplattenier is a Swiss artist with 432 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,343. 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 Charles L'Eplattenier is recorded as sold in 2026 for $21,617; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles L'Eplattenier on OpeningBid →What is a Charles L'Eplattenier work worth?
Across 310 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles L'Eplattenier work is $2,343.
The median Charles L'Eplattenier painting sells for $8,305 across 157 lots.
The median Charles L'Eplattenier work on paper sells for $548 across 132 lots.
The median Charles L'Eplattenier print sells for $105 across 6 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Charles L'Eplattenier paintings typically sell for $5,116–$14,798 (the middle half of 116 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Charles L'Eplattenier work on papers typically sell for $258–$1,216 (the middle half of 99 sold 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 | 9 | $105† | $321† | 66.7% | 2022-11-04 |
| Paintings | 211 | $8,305†‡ | $70,314† | 74.4% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 188 | $548†‡ | $9,196 | 70.2% | 2025-11-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $3,003†‡ | $4,908‡ | — | 2023-05-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $36,738†‡ | $70,314† | — | 2024-05-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles L'Eplattenier's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $105 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (211 lots) median $8,305, record $70,314. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $70,314 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Charles L'Eplattenier painting sells for around 79× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $36,738.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $373–$1,738†‡ | $612†‡ | $5,664† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 116 | $5,116–$14,798†‡ | $8,244†‡ | $54,184† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $10,958–$26,046†‡ | $15,759†‡ | $70,314† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 99 | $258–$1,216†‡ | $438†‡ | $9,196 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $372–$953†‡ | $681†‡ | $3,075‡ |
† 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 | 2011 | $70,314† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $57,159† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $9,196 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $9,043 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $4,908‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,099† |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $321† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $260† |
† 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 Charles L'Eplattenier worth?
Across 310 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles L'Eplattenier work is $2,343. The median Charles L'Eplattenier painting sells for $8,305 across 157 lots. The median Charles L'Eplattenier work on paper sells for $548 across 132 lots. The median Charles L'Eplattenier print sells for $105 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Charles L'Eplattenier paintings typically sell for $5,116–$14,798 (the middle half of 116 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Charles L'Eplattenier work on papers typically sell for $258–$1,216 (the middle half of 99 sold 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 Charles L'Eplattenier painting?
Based on 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles L'Eplattenier painting is $8,305. 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 Charles L'Eplattenier's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles L'Eplattenier painting is $70,314. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $70,314 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Charles L'Eplattenier work on paper?
Based on 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles L'Eplattenier work on paper is $548. 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 Charles L'Eplattenier's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles L'Eplattenier work on paper is $9,196.
What is the average price of a medium Charles L'Eplattenier painting?
Based on 116 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles L'Eplattenier painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,244, 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 the average price of a small Charles L'Eplattenier work on paper?
Based on 99 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles L'Eplattenier work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $438, 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 Charles L'Eplattenier's auction record?
Charles L'Eplattenier's auction record is $70,314, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $70,314 (buyer's premium not included).
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