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# Henri Luc Mottu (1815–1859)

Henri Luc Mottu is a Swiss artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $868. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Henri Luc Mottu sold in 2016 for a hammer price of $1,129 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henri Luc Mottu work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Luc Mottu work is $868.

The median Henri Luc Mottu work on paper sells for $868 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 5 | $868† | $1,273 | 80% | 2016-09-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,273 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,129† |

† 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 Henri Luc Mottu worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Luc Mottu work is $868. The median Henri Luc Mottu work on paper sells for $868 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henri Luc Mottu's auction record?

Henri Luc Mottu's auction record is $1,273, set in 2008.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Henri Luc Mottu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henri-luc-mottu (updated 2026-11-01).

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.