> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-artan · updated 2026-11-01

# Louis ARTAN (1837–1890)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Louis ARTAN at 3 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,861 including buyer’s premium (middle half $938–$4,020, n=6). The auction record is $4,577 for Seascape (2025, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seascape | Oil on canvas | $4,577 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Seascape | Oil on canvas | $4,476 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | LOUIS ARTAN (1837-1890) | Oil on canvas | $3,665 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2024 |
| 4 | Beach view | Painting | $3,284 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2022 |
| 5 | Fishing boats at low tide | Oil on canvas | $3,177 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jan 2020 |
| 6 | Fishing ships at low tide | Oil on (original) canvas | $2,653 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2025 |
| 7 | EN Marine with sailing boats | Painting | $2,225 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Scheldt bend in rainy weather | Painting | $1,697 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2020 |
| 9 | LOUIS ARTAN (1837-1890) | Oil on canvas | $1,128 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2024 |
| 10 | Kermesse | Oil on canvas | $1,068 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $988 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $1,068 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $583 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis ARTAN is an artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,028.

A work by Louis ARTAN sold in 2026 for $4,476, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis ARTAN work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis ARTAN work is $1,028.

The median Louis ARTAN painting sells for $988 across 21 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $988 | $4,577 | — | 2026-03-13 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $536–$1,011 | $583 | $2,225 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $849–$3,177 | $1,068 | $4,577 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,577 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,476 |

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 ARTAN worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis ARTAN work is $1,028. The median Louis ARTAN painting sells for $988 across 21 lots.

### What is the average price of a Louis ARTAN painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis ARTAN painting is $988.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis ARTAN painting is $4,577.

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

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis ARTAN painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,068, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Louis ARTAN's auction record is $4,577, set in 2025.

---

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 ARTAN auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-artan (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.