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# Le Corbusier (1887–1965)

## What is Le Corbusier’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,516 auction results for Le Corbusier at 103 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,943 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,797–$8,025, n=151). The auction record is $4,645,000 for Femme rouge et pelote verte (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Femme rouge et pelote verte, 1932 | Oil paint | $4,645,000 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |
| 2 | Nature morte et figure, 1927 | Oil paint | $4,100,662 | Christie's | Feb 2017 |
| 3 | Accordéon, carafe et cafetière, 1926 | Oil paint | $3,961,530 | Christie's | Feb 2017 |
| 4 | Deux figures au tronc d'arbre jaune, 1937 | Oil paint | $3,530,533 | Christie's | Feb 2019 |
| 5 | Deux figures au tronc d'arbre jaune, 1937 | Oil paint | $3,377,122 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Les deux soeurs, 1938 | Oil paint | $2,053,251 | Christie's | Feb 2016 |
| 7 | Mains croisées sur la tête, 1939 | Oil paint | $1,844,145 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 8 | Figure 1 ou Ozon et Georges IV, 1947 | Oil on canvas | $1,365,170 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2020 |
| 9 | Trois bouteilles (bleu), 1928 | Oil paint | $979,140 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| 10 | Nature morte à la lanterne, 1930 | Oil paint | $967,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $153,408 |
| Works on paper | 152 | $25,098 |
| Other | 308 | $5,545 |
| Prints | 308 | $2,790 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 311 | $8,400 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 106 | $4,860 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 337 | $4,062 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,516 results from 103 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Le Corbusier is a Swiss artist with 1,880 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,033. 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 Le Corbusier sold in 2026 for $5,444, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**15 Le Corbusier works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Le Corbusier work worth?

Across 1,493 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Le Corbusier work is $3,033.

The median Le Corbusier print sells for $2,000 across 666 lots.

The median Le Corbusier work on paper sells for $18,893 across 277 lots.

The median Le Corbusier sculpture sells for $20,000 across 47 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Le Corbusier prints typically sell for $992–$3,111 (the middle half of 412 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Le Corbusier prints typically sell for $1,508–$3,489 (the middle half of 214 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 | 721 | $2,000†‡ | $43,200 | 92.4% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 39 | $125,477†‡ | $4.6M | 82.1% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 334 | $18,893†‡ | $314,065 | 82.9% | 2026-06-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 55 | $20,000†‡ | $250,289 | 85.5% | 2026-10-30 |
| Photography | 6 | $1,258†‡ | $3,559 | 83.3% | 2024-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 75 | $120,650†‡ | $4.6M | — | 2025-11-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Le Corbusier's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (721 lots) median $2,000 with 92.4% sell-through. Paintings (39 lots) median $125,477, record $4,645,000. A typical Le Corbusier painting sells for around 63× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 75 lots) the median is $120,650.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 214 | $1,508–$3,489†‡ | $2,494†‡ | $43,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 412 | $992–$3,111†‡ | $1,772†‡ | $21,942 |

† 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 | $30,828–$91,151†‡ | $47,994†‡ | $125,566 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $120,620–$1.1M‡ | $375,048‡ | $2.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3.4M–$4.1M | $3.7M | $4.6M |

† 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) | 189 | $8,513–$25,000†‡ | $14,368†‡ | $95,824 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 80 | $21,624–$70,049†‡ | $49,323†‡ | $314,065 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $3,587–$22,270‡ | $12,328‡ | $181,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $8,190–$31,908† | $21,600† | $45,525 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $18,195–$38,529 | $21,420 | $250,289 |

† 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 | 2015 | $4.6M |
| Paintings | 2017 | $4.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $314,065 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $250,289 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $195,278 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $189,078 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $43,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $37,800 |

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 Le Corbusier worth?

Across 1,493 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Le Corbusier work is $3,033. The median Le Corbusier print sells for $2,000 across 666 lots. The median Le Corbusier work on paper sells for $18,893 across 277 lots. The median Le Corbusier sculpture sells for $20,000 across 47 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Le Corbusier prints typically sell for $992–$3,111 (the middle half of 412 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Le Corbusier prints typically sell for $1,508–$3,489 (the middle half of 214 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 Le Corbusier print?

Based on 666 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Le Corbusier print is $2,000. 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 Le Corbusier's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Le Corbusier print is $43,200.

### What is the average price of a Le Corbusier work on paper?

Based on 277 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Le Corbusier work on paper is $18,893. 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 Le Corbusier's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Le Corbusier work on paper is $314,065.

### What is the average price of a Le Corbusier sculpture?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Le Corbusier sculpture is $20,000. 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 Le Corbusier's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Le Corbusier sculpture is $250,289.

### What is the average price of a medium Le Corbusier print?

Based on 412 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Le Corbusier print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,772, 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 the average price of a small Le Corbusier print?

Based on 214 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Le Corbusier print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,494, 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 Le Corbusier's auction record?

Le Corbusier's auction record is $4,645,000, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Le Corbusier auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/le-corbusier (updated 2026-11-02).

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.