Charles le Brun (1619–1690)
What is Charles le Brun’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for Charles le Brun at 33 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,242 including buyer’s premium (middle half $184–$10,262, n=11). The auction record is $569,387 for A FRENCH LOUIS XIV PORTIERE DE MARS TAPESTRY (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A FRENCH LOUIS XIV PORTIERE DE MARS TAPESTRY | Woven in silks and wool | $569,387 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 2 | Les Eléments | Tapestry | $73,093 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Saint-Germain le Neuf Castle, Louis XIV | Tapestry | $59,074 | Sotheby's | Nov 2020 |
| 4 | the Earth, circa 1664 | Silk and wool | $44,668 | Artcurial | May 2019 |
| 5 | Les Enfants jardiniers, le mois de septembre, 1720 | Chaînes en laine, trames en laine et soie | $36,129 | Ader | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Fontainebleau Castle | Tapestry | $35,444 | Sotheby's | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | Design for the decoration of the stern of the Dauphin-Royal, 1715 | Graphite, pen and black ink, brown and gray wash, on multiple pieces of paper assembled together | $32,500 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Le triomphe d’Alexandre, circa 1680 | Wool and silk tapestry | $29,887 | Tajan | Apr 2015 |
| 9 | The Earth | Tapestry | $24,851 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 10 | Scène de bataille | Soie | $17,151 | Artcurial | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 26 | $8,515 |
| Paintings | 10 | $1,495 |
| Prints | 7 | $920 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $475 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $17,151 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $1,325 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $304 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 33 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles le Brun is a French artist with 154 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,758. 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 le Brun is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,020; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles le Brun work is $2,758.
The median Charles le Brun painting sells for $1,495 across 20 lots.
The median Charles le Brun print sells for $810 across 18 lots.
The median Charles le Brun work on paper sells for $654 across 11 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 | 35 | $810†‡ | $32,500 | 51.4% | 2026-05-03 |
| Paintings | 37 | $1,495†‡ | $9,610 | 54.1% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $654†‡ | $93,581 | 73.3% | 2025-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $73,093‡ | $569,387 | — | 2021-10-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles le Brun's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (35 lots) median $810 with 51.4% sell-through. Paintings (37 lots) median $1,495, record $9,610. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $73,093.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $522–$1,276†‡ | $920†‡ | $23,434‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 13 | $1,323–$3,356†‡ | $1,474†‡ | $9,610 |
† 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) | 8 | $562–$1,555†‡ | $704†‡ | $93,581 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $93,581 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $32,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $23,434‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $9,610 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $7,506† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,864 |
† 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 le Brun worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles le Brun work is $2,758. The median Charles le Brun painting sells for $1,495 across 20 lots. The median Charles le Brun print sells for $810 across 18 lots. The median Charles le Brun work on paper sells for $654 across 11 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 le Brun painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles le Brun painting is $1,495. 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 le Brun's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles le Brun painting is $9,610.
What is the average price of a Charles le Brun print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles le Brun print is $810. 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 le Brun's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles le Brun print is $32,500.
What is the average price of a Charles le Brun work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles le Brun work on paper is $654. 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 le Brun's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles le Brun work on paper is $93,581.
What is the average price of a medium Charles le Brun painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Charles le Brun painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,474, 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 le Brun's auction record?
Charles le Brun's auction record is $569,387, set in 2006.
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