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# JAPY, Louis Aimé (1840–1916)

## What is JAPY, Louis Aimé’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for JAPY, Louis Aimé at 16 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,322 including buyer’s premium (middle half $850–$2,683, n=11). The auction record is $8,813 for Cows Watering (2005, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cows Watering | Oil on canvas | $8,813 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2005 |
| 2 | Enfants sous le pommier, 1840 | Huile sur toile | $7,569 | Osenat | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Bergère aux arbres en fleurs devant la mer, 1840 | Huile sur toile | $5,927 | Osenat | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | Fishing boat in harbour, 19th Century | Oil on canvas | $5,923 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2006 |
| 5 | Twilight Landscape with Cattle Grazing | Oil on canvas | $4,700 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2006 |
| 6 | Vaches en bord de rivière, 1840 | Huile sur toile | $4,099 | Osenat | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Vaches au bord de l'eau au coucher du soleil, 1840 | Oil on panel | $3,835 | Osenat | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Bergers et leur troupeau en bord de mer, 1840 | Huile sur panneau | $3,818 | Osenat | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | L'Abreuvoir, 1840 | Huile sur toile | $3,782 | Osenat | Nov 2013 |
| 10 | Fermière et vaches en bord de rivière, 1840 | Huile sur toile | $3,646 | Osenat | Apr 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $2,082 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $4,400 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $1,786 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


JAPY, Louis Aimé is a French artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,104. 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 JAPY, Louis Aimé sold in 2024 for $3,835, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 JAPY, Louis Aimé work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a JAPY, Louis Aimé work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a JAPY, Louis Aimé work is $2,104.

The median JAPY, Louis Aimé painting sells for $2,104 across 51 lots.

The median JAPY, Louis Aimé work on paper sells for $279 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) JAPY, Louis Aimé paintings typically sell for $1,136–$3,024 (the middle half of 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 57 | $2,104†‡ | $8,813 | 89.5% | 2026-07-09 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $279‡ | $399‡ | 66.7% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,569 | $8,813 | — | 2023-03-18 |

† 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) | 35 | $1,136–$3,024†‡ | $1,786†‡ | $3,835 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $2,154–$5,006†‡ | $3,604†‡ | $8,813 |

† 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 | 2005 | $8,813 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $7,569 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $399‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $159 |

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

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 JAPY, Louis Aimé worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a JAPY, Louis Aimé work is $2,104. The median JAPY, Louis Aimé painting sells for $2,104 across 51 lots. The median JAPY, Louis Aimé work on paper sells for $279 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) JAPY, Louis Aimé paintings typically sell for $1,136–$3,024 (the middle half of 35 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 JAPY, Louis Aimé painting?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a JAPY, Louis Aimé painting is $2,104. 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 JAPY, Louis Aimé's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a JAPY, Louis Aimé painting is $8,813.

### What is the average price of a small JAPY, Louis Aimé painting?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small JAPY, Louis Aimé painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,786, 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 medium JAPY, Louis Aimé painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium JAPY, Louis Aimé painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,604, 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 JAPY, Louis Aimé's auction record?

JAPY, Louis Aimé's auction record is $8,813, set in 2005.

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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, “JAPY, Louis Aimé auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-aime-japy (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.