François Lemoyne (1688–1737)
François Lemoyne is a French artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $7,491. 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 François Lemoyne sold in 2025 for $19,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Lemoyne work is $7,491.
The median François Lemoyne painting sells for $10,495 across 16 lots.
The median François Lemoyne work on paper sells for $2,772 across 13 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 | 18 | $10,495†‡ | $61,191 | 88.9% | 2026-03-10 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $2,772‡ | $358,330 | 76.5% | 2025-11-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | — | 2018-12-11 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,707–$4,487†‡ | $4,275†‡ | $9,894 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $12,366–$27,151‡ | $13,215‡ | $61,191 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $650–$29,362‡ | $2,772‡ | $99,051 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $358,330 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $99,051 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $61,191 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $27,151 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a François Lemoyne worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Lemoyne work is $7,491. The median François Lemoyne painting sells for $10,495 across 16 lots. The median François Lemoyne work on paper sells for $2,772 across 13 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 François Lemoyne painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Lemoyne painting is $10,495. 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 François Lemoyne's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François Lemoyne painting is $61,191.
What is the average price of a François Lemoyne work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Lemoyne work on paper is $2,772. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is François Lemoyne's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François Lemoyne work on paper is $358,330.
What is the average price of a small François Lemoyne work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small François Lemoyne work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,772, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is François Lemoyne's auction record?
François Lemoyne's auction record is $358,330, set in 2018.
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