James Desvarreux-Larpenteur (1847–1937)
James Desvarreux-Larpenteur is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,037. 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 James Desvarreux-Larpenteur sold in 2026 for $1,397, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Desvarreux-Larpenteur on OpeningBid →What is a James Desvarreux-Larpenteur work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Desvarreux-Larpenteur work is $1,037.
The median James Desvarreux-Larpenteur painting sells for $848 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 | $848†‡ | $3,105 | 72.2% | 2026-07-05 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $414–$1,397 | $848 | $1,617 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $692–$1,037†‡ | $845†‡ | $2,687† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1995 | $3,105 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $2,687† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Desvarreux-Larpenteur worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Desvarreux-Larpenteur work is $1,037. The median James Desvarreux-Larpenteur painting sells for $848 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 James Desvarreux-Larpenteur painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Desvarreux-Larpenteur painting is $848. 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 James Desvarreux-Larpenteur's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Desvarreux-Larpenteur painting is $3,105.
What is James Desvarreux-Larpenteur's auction record?
James Desvarreux-Larpenteur's auction record is $3,386, set in 2013.
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