Edouard-Léon Cortès (1882–1969)
Edouard-Léon Cortès is a French artist with 226 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $27,610.
A work by Edouard-Léon Cortès sold in 2025 for $45,881, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edouard-Léon Cortès work is $27,610.
The median Edouard-Léon Cortès painting sells for $27,036 across 149 lots.
The median Edouard-Léon Cortès work on paper sells for $45,881 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Edouard-Léon Cortès paintings typically sell for $17,718–$30,395 (the middle half of 95 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Edouard-Léon Cortès paintings typically sell for $28,200–$47,500 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 160 | $27,036 | $76,546 | 93.1% | 2026-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $45,881 | $45,881 | — | 2025-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $70,225 | $76,546 | — | 2014-11-05 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 95 | $17,718–$30,395 | $23,750 | $52,920 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 53 | $28,200–$47,500 | $35,371 | $76,546 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $76,546 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $75,874 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $45,881 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edouard-Léon Cortès worth?
Across 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edouard-Léon Cortès work is $27,610. The median Edouard-Léon Cortès painting sells for $27,036 across 149 lots. The median Edouard-Léon Cortès work on paper sells for $45,881 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edouard-Léon Cortès paintings typically sell for $17,718–$30,395 (the middle half of 95 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Edouard-Léon Cortès paintings typically sell for $28,200–$47,500 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).
What is the average price of a Edouard-Léon Cortès painting?
Based on 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edouard-Léon Cortès painting is $27,036.
What is Edouard-Léon Cortès's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edouard-Léon Cortès painting is $76,546.
What is the average price of a small Edouard-Léon Cortès painting?
Based on 95 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edouard-Léon Cortès painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $23,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Edouard-Léon Cortès painting?
Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edouard-Léon Cortès painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $35,371, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Edouard-Léon Cortès's auction record?
Edouard-Léon Cortès's auction record is $76,546, set in 2013.
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