Emile Louis Picault (1833–1915)
What is Emile Louis Picault’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 116 auction results for Emile Louis Picault at 43 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,054 including buyer’s premium (middle half $594–$1,287, n=11). The auction record is $110,500 for The Pharoah's Gift; and The Queen's Offering (2001, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pharoah's Gift; and The Queen's Offering, 1839 | Bronze with brown and parcel-gilt patina | $110,500 | Christie's | May 2001 |
| 2 | The Priest; The Scribe, 1833 | Bronze with dark brown patina, gilt and griotte rouge | $72,000 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 3 | An Egyptian Priest; and An Egyptian Scribe, 1833 | Bronze | $65,725 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 4 | The Pharoah's Gift; and The Queen's Offering, 1839 | Bronze | $59,750 | Christie's | Apr 2002 |
| 5 | The Pharaoh's Gift; and The Queen's Offering, 1833 | Both bronze with dark brown patina | $48,000 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 6 | An Egyptian Scribe, 1833 | Bronze with brown patina, gilt and griotte rouge | $46,600 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 7 | The Priest and The Scribe, 1870 | Bronze, gilt and patinated; marble | $41,898 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 8 | The Pharoah's Gift; The Queen's Offering, 1833 | Bronze | $35,000 | Christie's | Oct 2008 |
| 9 | Ottoman Warrior | Bronze | $16,640 | Toomey & Co. | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | A pair of bronze figures of Saracens, 1833 | Bronze | $15,715 | Bonhams | Aug 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 66 | $2,022 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $2,737 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,143 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 116 results from 43 houses · How we compute these figures
Emile Louis Picault is a French artist with 146 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,679. 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 Emile Louis Picault sold in 2026 for $16,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emile Louis Picault work is $1,679.
The median Emile Louis Picault sculpture sells for $1,679 across 98 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Emile Louis Picault sculptures typically sell for $1,118–$4,635 (the middle half of 69 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Emile Louis Picault sculptures typically sell for $563–$1,446 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 133 | $1,679†‡ | $110,500 | 73.7% | 2026-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $62,738 | $110,500 | — | 2007-10-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $563–$1,446†‡ | $1,053†‡ | $2,432 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 69 | $1,118–$4,635†‡ | $2,000†‡ | $110,500 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2001 | $110,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $72,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Emile Louis Picault worth?
Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emile Louis Picault work is $1,679. The median Emile Louis Picault sculpture sells for $1,679 across 98 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Emile Louis Picault sculptures typically sell for $1,118–$4,635 (the middle half of 69 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Emile Louis Picault sculptures typically sell for $563–$1,446 (the middle half of 20 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 Emile Louis Picault sculpture?
Based on 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emile Louis Picault sculpture is $1,679. 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 Emile Louis Picault's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Emile Louis Picault sculpture is $110,500.
What is the average price of a medium Emile Louis Picault sculpture?
Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emile Louis Picault sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,000, 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 Emile Louis Picault sculpture?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emile Louis Picault sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,053, 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 Emile Louis Picault's auction record?
Emile Louis Picault's auction record is $110,500, set in 2001.
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