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# Louis Bancel (1926–1978)

Louis Bancel is an artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,353.

A work by Louis Bancel sold in 2020 for $4,176, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Bancel work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Bancel work is $1,353.

The median Louis Bancel sculpture sells for $1,353 across 8 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $1,353 | $5,309 | — | 2022-06-24 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $898–$2,053 | $1,253 | $4,176 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $5,309 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $4,176 |

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 Bancel worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Bancel work is $1,353. The median Louis Bancel sculpture sells for $1,353 across 8 lots.

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

Louis Bancel's auction record is $5,309, set in 2017.

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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 Bancel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-bancel (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.