> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lelong · updated 2026-11-01

# Lelong (b. 1765)

Lelong is a French artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,085. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Lelong sold in 2023 for $3,085, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lelong work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lelong work is $3,085.

The median Lelong work on paper sells for $3,085 across 19 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 | 20 | $3,085† | $8,882† | 95% | 2025-06-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $8,882† | $8,882† | — | 2016-06-01 |

† 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) | 9 | $1,449–$2,166 | $1,548 | $3,085 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $8,882† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $8,882† |

† 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 Lelong worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lelong work is $3,085. The median Lelong work on paper sells for $3,085 across 19 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lelong work on paper is $3,085. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lelong's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lelong work on paper is $8,882. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,882 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is Lelong's auction record?

Lelong's auction record is $8,882, set in 2016. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,882 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Lelong auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lelong (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.