Georges Lepape (1887–1971)
What is Georges Lepape’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 202 auction results for Georges Lepape at 25 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $148 including buyer’s premium (middle half $89–$1,047, n=55). The auction record is $92,473 for Femme à la broche (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Femme à la broche, 1923 | Ink, gouache and pencil on paper | $92,473 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Etude pour "Dans la neige", 1914 | Watercolour, gouache and pencil on paper | $78,247 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | La loge | Pencil, watercolour and gouache on paper | $64,020 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Portrait d'homme dans un parc; Portrait de femme dans un parc | Watercolour | $64,020 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Femme au manteau jaune | Paper | $59,752 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Le Miroir, 1927 | Watercolor and ink on paper | $52,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2016 |
| 7 | Entente cordiale, 1917 | Gouache, watercolour, ink and pencil on paper | $42,680 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Les amateurs d'estampes, 1912 | Gouache, watercolour and pencil on paper | $42,680 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Femme à la lecture d'une lettre | Gouache, watercolour and pencil on paper | $39,821 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Le vendeur de journaux | Pencil, watercolour, ink and gouache on paper | $36,989 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 123 | $2,068 |
| Other | 21 | $1,113 |
| Prints | 24 | $866 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $2,857 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 155 | $1,523 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 202 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Georges Lepape is a French artist with 287 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $945. 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 Georges Lepape sold in 2026 for $1,113, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Georges Lepape on OpeningBid →What is a Georges Lepape work worth?
Across 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Lepape work is $945.
The median Georges Lepape work on paper sells for $1,806 across 111 lots.
The median Georges Lepape print sells for $800 across 40 lots.
The median Georges Lepape painting sells for $36,989 across 13 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Georges Lepape work on papers typically sell for $439–$8,769 (the middle half of 106 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Georges Lepape prints typically sell for $386–$1,949 (the middle half of 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 49 | $800†‡ | $12,885 | 81.6% | 2026-09-04 |
| Paintings | 13 | $36,989‡ | $92,473 | — | 2025-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 122 | $1,806‡ | $59,752 | 91% | 2026-06-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $56,126 | $92,473 | — | 2021-12-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Georges Lepape's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (49 lots) median $800 with 81.6% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $36,989, record $92,473. A typical Georges Lepape painting sells for around 46× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $56,126.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $386–$1,949†‡ | $713†‡ | $12,885 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $330–$1,766‡ | $1,055‡ | $2,857 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $20,984–$64,020‡ | $39,835‡ | $92,473 |
‡ 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) | 106 | $439–$8,769‡ | $1,712‡ | $59,752 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $92,473 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $78,247 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $59,752 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $52,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $12,885 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $9,400 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Georges Lepape worth?
Across 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Lepape work is $945. The median Georges Lepape work on paper sells for $1,806 across 111 lots. The median Georges Lepape print sells for $800 across 40 lots. The median Georges Lepape painting sells for $36,989 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Georges Lepape work on papers typically sell for $439–$8,769 (the middle half of 106 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Georges Lepape prints typically sell for $386–$1,949 (the middle half of 28 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 Georges Lepape work on paper?
Based on 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Lepape work on paper is $1,806. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Georges Lepape's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Lepape work on paper is $59,752.
What is the average price of a Georges Lepape print?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Lepape print is $800. 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 Georges Lepape's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Lepape print is $12,885.
What is the average price of a Georges Lepape painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Lepape painting is $36,989. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Georges Lepape's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Lepape painting is $92,473.
What is the average price of a small Georges Lepape work on paper?
Based on 106 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georges Lepape work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,712, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Georges Lepape print?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georges Lepape print (small (under 50 cm)) is $713, 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 Georges Lepape's auction record?
Georges Lepape's auction record is $92,473, set in 2021.
See the full Georges Lepape record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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