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# FRANÇAIS, FRANÇOIS-LOUIS (1814–1897)

FRANÇAIS, FRANÇOIS-LOUIS is a French artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,129. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by FRANÇAIS, FRANÇOIS-LOUIS sold in 2023 for $13,793, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a FRANÇAIS, FRANÇOIS-LOUIS work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a FRANÇAIS, FRANÇOIS-LOUIS work is $2,129.

The median FRANÇAIS, FRANÇOIS-LOUIS painting sells for $2,407 across 7 lots.

The median FRANÇAIS, FRANÇOIS-LOUIS work on paper sells for $1,320 across 8 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $2,407† | $13,793 | 70% | 2023-03-21 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,320† | $6,300 | — | 2023-05-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,053–$4,000† | $2,513† | $6,300 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $13,793 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $6,670† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,276 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 FRANÇAIS, FRANÇOIS-LOUIS worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a FRANÇAIS, FRANÇOIS-LOUIS work is $2,129. The median FRANÇAIS, FRANÇOIS-LOUIS painting sells for $2,407 across 7 lots. The median FRANÇAIS, FRANÇOIS-LOUIS work on paper sells for $1,320 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is FRANÇAIS, FRANÇOIS-LOUIS's auction record?

FRANÇAIS, FRANÇOIS-LOUIS's auction record is $13,793, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.