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# Louis Apol (1850–1936)

Louis Apol is a Dutch artist with 144 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $6,133. 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.

**3 Louis Apol works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Louis Apol work worth?

Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Apol work is $6,133.

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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Louis Apol worth?

Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Apol work is $6,133. 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louis Apol auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-apol (updated 2026-11-03).

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.