Louis Durr (1896–1972)
Louis Durr is a CH artist with 301 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,402. 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 Louis Durr sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $4,096 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Durr work is $1,402.
The median Louis Durr painting sells for $1,414 across 239 lots.
The median Louis Durr work on paper sells for $273 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Durr paintings typically sell for $1,025–$2,602 (the middle half of 167 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Louis Durr paintings typically sell for $619–$1,567 (the middle half of 72 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 296 | $1,414†‡ | $17,962† | 80.7% | 2025-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $273† | $446† | 80% | 2014-05-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $4,718†‡ | $17,962† | — | 2025-11-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 72 | $619–$1,567†‡ | $926†‡ | $4,096† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 167 | $1,025–$2,602†‡ | $1,703†‡ | $17,962† |
† 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 | 2007 | $17,962† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $6,206† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $446† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $381† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Durr worth?
Across 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Durr work is $1,402. The median Louis Durr painting sells for $1,414 across 239 lots. The median Louis Durr work on paper sells for $273 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Durr paintings typically sell for $1,025–$2,602 (the middle half of 167 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Louis Durr paintings typically sell for $619–$1,567 (the middle half of 72 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 Louis Durr painting?
Based on 239 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Durr painting is $1,414. 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 Louis Durr's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Durr painting is $17,962. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $17,962 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Louis Durr painting?
Based on 167 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Durr painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,703, 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 Louis Durr painting?
Based on 72 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Durr painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $926, 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 Louis Durr's auction record?
Louis Durr's auction record is $17,962, set in 2007. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $17,962 (buyer's premium not included).
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