Louis Apol (1850–1936)
Louis Apol is a Dutch artist with 142 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $6,228. 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 Apol sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $7,569 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Apol work is $6,228.
The median Louis Apol painting sells for $6,941 across 72 lots.
The median Louis Apol work on paper sells for $3,448 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Louis Apol paintings typically sell for $2,063–$7,446 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Apol paintings typically sell for $5,707–$27,844 (the middle half of 33 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 | 83 | $6,941† | $102,968 | 86.7% | 2026-05-04 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $3,448† | $7,862 | 81.8% | 2023-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $84,935 | $102,968 | — | 2013-05-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $2,063–$7,446† | $3,465† | $30,858 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $5,707–$27,844† | $13,498† | $102,968 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $948–$4,767† | $3,397† | $7,862 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $102,968 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $83,781 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $7,862 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,324† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Apol worth?
Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Apol work is $6,228. The median Louis Apol painting sells for $6,941 across 72 lots. The median Louis Apol work on paper sells for $3,448 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louis Apol paintings typically sell for $2,063–$7,446 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Apol paintings typically sell for $5,707–$27,844 (the middle half of 33 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 Apol painting?
Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Apol painting is $6,941. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Louis Apol's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Apol painting is $102,968.
What is the average price of a Louis Apol work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Apol work on paper is $3,448. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Louis Apol's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Apol work on paper is $7,862.
What is the average price of a small Louis Apol painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Apol painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,465, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Louis Apol painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Apol painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,498, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Louis Apol's auction record?
Louis Apol's auction record is $102,968, set in 2013.
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