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# Charles Lemanceau (1905–1980)

## What is Charles Lemanceau’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Charles Lemanceau at 20 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $145 including buyer’s premium (middle half $113–$226, n=5). The auction record is $776 for Petit éléphant (2018, De Baecque et Associés). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petit éléphant | Enamelled ceramic | $776 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2018 |
| 2 | a ceramic art deco statue of a lady with a deer. (L:47 x W:13 x H:29 cm) | Ceramic | $386 | Flandersauctions | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | AFTER CHARLES LEMANCEAU, an Art Deco green glazed ceramic group of two running hounds, impressed signature. 54 x 12.5 x 31cm high | Green glazed ceramic | $375 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | AFTER CHARLES LEMANCEAU | Green glazed ceramic | $372 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2015 |
| 5 | Valkyrie, circa 1930 | Pink glazed ceramic | $287 | Flandersauctions | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Lot comprenant : -Charles LEMANCEAU (1905-1980). sujet en céramique émaillée crème et brune figurant deux gazelles | Émaillée crème et brune; émaillée noire | $226 | Hôtel des Ventes Giraudeau | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Gazelle | Glossy white glaze, incised pottery | $206 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Dec 2002 |
| 8 | An Art Deco style ceramic group, Art Deco | Green glaze ceramic and green painted plaster | $146 | Roseberys London | Apr 2019 |
| 9 | Pheasant, circa 1930 | Red glazed ceramic | $145 | Flandersauctions | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | ÉCUREUIL, 1905 | Faïence fine blanche craquelée | $134 | Osenat | Jan 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 11 | $226 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $145 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Lemanceau is a French artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $206. 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 Lemanceau sold in 2026 for $226, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Charles Lemanceau works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Charles Lemanceau work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Lemanceau work is $206.

The median Charles Lemanceau sculpture sells for $195 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $195†‡ | $303‡ | 66.7% | 2025-03-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $303‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $86† |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Charles Lemanceau worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Lemanceau work is $206. The median Charles Lemanceau sculpture sells for $195 across 2 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 Charles Lemanceau's auction record?

Charles Lemanceau's auction record is $1,367, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Charles Lemanceau auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/charles-lemanceau (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.