Louis Appian (1862–1896)
Louis Appian is a French artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,182. 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 Appian is recorded as sold in 2025 for $9,610; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Louis Appian on OpeningBid →What is a Louis Appian work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Appian work is $1,182.
The median Louis Appian painting sells for $1,584 across 12 lots.
The median Louis Appian work on paper sells for $876 across 4 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 | 13 | $1,584† | $10,663 | 92.3% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $876†‡ | $18,323 | 66.7% | 2026-06-17 |
† 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) | 6 | $406–$1,704† | $485† | $10,024 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $18,323 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $10,663 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $10,024 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,259† |
† 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 Appian worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Appian work is $1,182. The median Louis Appian painting sells for $1,584 across 12 lots. The median Louis Appian work on paper sells for $876 across 4 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 Appian painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Appian painting is $1,584. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Louis Appian's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Appian painting is $10,663.
What is Louis Appian's auction record?
Louis Appian's auction record is $18,323, set in 2024.
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