> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edouard-sain · updated 2026-11-03

# Édouard SAIN (1830–1910)

## What is Édouard SAIN’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Édouard SAIN at 1 houses since 2026. Over the last 24 months the median price was $623 including buyer’s premium (middle half $311–$1,050, n=23). The auction record is $2,333 for Le Vésuve en éruption (2026, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Vésuve en éruption | Huile sur toile | $2,333 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Capri, bénédiction parentale de la mariée, 1881 | Huile sur toile | $2,178 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Capri, la main dans la main | Huile sur toile | $1,322 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Petite-fille de l'artiste | Huile sur panneau | $1,322 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Rome, l'âne, 1864 | Huile sur carton toilé | $1,245 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Capri, en prière, 1890 | Huile sur toile | $1,089 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Nymphe à la couronne de fleurs | Huile sur panneau | $1,011 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Jeune femme à la couture | Huile sur toile contrecollée sur panneau | $777 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Portrait de Mme M... et de sa fille | Huile sur toile | $777 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | Écouen, jeune femme à la lecture | Huile sur toile contrecollée sur carton fort | $777 | Ader | Apr 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $777 |
| Other | 6 | $311 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $933 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $591 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Édouard SAIN is a French artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $623.

A work by Édouard SAIN sold in 2026 for $1,089, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Édouard SAIN work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Édouard SAIN work is $623.

The median Édouard SAIN painting sells for $777 across 18 lots.

The median Édouard SAIN work on paper sells for $311 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $777 | $2,333 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $311 | $311 | — | 2026-04-17 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $389–$1,011 | $700 | $2,178 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $777–$1,322 | $1,089 | $2,333 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,333 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,178 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $311 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $311 |

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 Édouard SAIN worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Édouard SAIN work is $623. The median Édouard SAIN painting sells for $777 across 18 lots. The median Édouard SAIN work on paper sells for $311 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Édouard SAIN painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Édouard SAIN painting is $777.

### What is Édouard SAIN's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Édouard SAIN painting is $2,333.

### What is the average price of a small Édouard SAIN painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Édouard SAIN painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Édouard SAIN's auction record?

Édouard SAIN's auction record is $2,333, set in 2026.

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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, “Édouard SAIN auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edouard-sain (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.