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# Louis Amable Crapelet (1822–1867)

## What is Louis Amable Crapelet’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Louis Amable Crapelet at 5 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $302 including buyer’s premium (middle half $251–$348, n=6). The auction record is $5,737 for RUE ANIMEE AU KAIRE (2008, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RUE ANIMEE AU KAIRE, 1852 | Aquarelle | $5,737 | Artcurial | Dec 2008 |
| 2 | LE CAIRE 1861, 1861 | Gouache sur papier | $4,502 | Artcurial | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | Vue du Nil, 1819 | Aquarelle légèrement gouachée | $3,790 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2018 |
| 4 | Caravane dans le désert, 1822 | Huile sur panneau | $2,658 | Osenat | Nov 2015 |
| 5 | Caravane dans le sud tunisien | Huile sur panneau. Signe?e en bas a? droite. 27 x 36 cm | $712 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Les bords du Nil, 1822 | Aquarelle | $481 | Osenat | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Louis Amable CRAPELET (1822-1867), 1822 | Huile sur carton | $414 | Osenat | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Vue du Bosphore, 1822 | Aquarelle | $372 | Osenat | Nov 2015 |
| 9 | Paysage orientaliste, 1868 | Aquarelle gouachée, plume et encre brune | $350 | Ader | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Le Massif de la Sainte-Baume au coucher du soleil, 1822 | Aquarelle | $343 | Osenat | Mar 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $1,685 |
| Other | 6 | $358 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $372 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Amable Crapelet is a French artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $447. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Louis Amable Crapelet sold in 2025 for $481, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Amable Crapelet work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Amable Crapelet work is $447.

The median Louis Amable Crapelet work on paper sells for $343 across 7 lots.

The median Louis Amable Crapelet painting sells for $1,368 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $1,368† | $5,737 | — | 2024-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $343 | $3,790 | 70% | 2025-03-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $414–$1,368† | $712† | $2,658 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $254–$426 | $343 | $3,790 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $5,737 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $4,502 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,790 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $481 |

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 Louis Amable Crapelet worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Amable Crapelet work is $447. The median Louis Amable Crapelet work on paper sells for $343 across 7 lots. The median Louis Amable Crapelet painting sells for $1,368 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louis Amable Crapelet's auction record?

Louis Amable Crapelet's auction record is $5,737, 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, “Louis Amable Crapelet auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-amable-crapelet-3 (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.