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# Louis Anquetin (1861–1932)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 85 auction results for Louis Anquetin at 17 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,679 including buyer’s premium (middle half $740–$13,981, n=7). The auction record is $1,737,763 for Femme à sa toilette (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Femme à sa toilette, 1889 | Oil paint | $1,737,763 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 2 | L'Avenue de Clichy, 1887 | Pastel | $830,595 | Christie's | Jun 2020 |
| 3 | AU MOULIN ROUGE | Oil on canvas | $710,311 | Sotheby's | Feb 2009 |
| 4 | Avenue de Clichy, le soir, cinq heures, 1861 | Wool | $583,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Femme au bord de l'eau | Oil on canvas | $574,089 | Sotheby's | Mar 2018 |
| 6 | L'AVENUE DE CLICHY, PARIS | Watercolor and gouache on paper | $446,500 | Sotheby's | May 2009 |
| 7 | L'Avenue de Clichy, Paris, 1887 | Gouache | $445,580 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 8 | Femme au parapluie, 1891 | Charcoal | $424,678 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 9 | FEMME À LA VOILETTE | Oil on canvas | $333,978 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 10 | Torse de Jeune fille, Juliette Vary, 1890 | Gouache on paper | $314,118 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 22 | $33,435 |
| Paintings | 34 | $14,927 |
| Other | 18 | $1,052 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 38 | $26,658 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $12,762 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $1,679 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 85 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Anquetin is a French artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,685. 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 Louis Anquetin sold in 2026 for $370,488, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Anquetin work worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Anquetin work is $4,685.

The median Louis Anquetin painting sells for $11,937 across 36 lots.

The median Louis Anquetin work on paper sells for $4,752 across 30 lots.

The median Louis Anquetin print sells for $577 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Anquetin paintings typically sell for $2,902–$261,328 (the middle half of 22 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 | 5 | $577 | $5,000 | 80% | 2025-04-16 |
| Paintings | 43 | $11,937‡ | $1.7M | 83.7% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $4,752 | $830,595 | — | 2026-10-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $314,118 | $1.7M | — | 2026-10-24 |

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

Louis Anquetin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $577 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (43 lots) median $11,937, record $1,737,763. A typical Louis Anquetin painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $314,118.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $835–$5,062‡ | $2,221‡ | $22,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $2,902–$261,328‡ | $18,480‡ | $1.7M |

‡ 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) | 11 | $408–$2,455 | $902 | $266,893 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $12,528–$331,170 | $124,405 | $830,595 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $1.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $830,595 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $710,311 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $583,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $5,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $577 |

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 Anquetin worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Anquetin work is $4,685. The median Louis Anquetin painting sells for $11,937 across 36 lots. The median Louis Anquetin work on paper sells for $4,752 across 30 lots. The median Louis Anquetin print sells for $577 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Anquetin paintings typically sell for $2,902–$261,328 (the middle half of 22 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 Louis Anquetin painting?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Anquetin painting is $11,937. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Louis Anquetin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Anquetin painting is $1,737,763.

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

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Anquetin work on paper is $4,752.

### What is Louis Anquetin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Anquetin work on paper is $830,595.

### What is the average price of a medium Louis Anquetin painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Anquetin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Louis Anquetin work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Anquetin work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $124,405, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Louis Anquetin's auction record?

Louis Anquetin's auction record is $1,737,763, set in 2020.

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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, “Louis Anquetin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-anquetin (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.