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# Louis Botinelly (1883–1962)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Louis Botinelly at 1 houses since 2026. Over the last 24 months the median price was $431 including buyer’s premium (middle half $170–$698, n=67). The auction record is $6,632 for Éternelle jeunesse (2026, Audap & Associés). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Éternelle jeunesse, 1960 | Calcaire rose granité du Gard | $6,632 | Audap & Associés | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Quatre pieds de console à décor de griffons | Pierre sculptée | $6,255 | Audap & Associés | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Vierge à l'Enfant Pierre (Égrenures.) | Pierre (Égrenures.) | $3,909 | Audap & Associés | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | La Loi et la Justice protégeant le Droit, 1933 | Terre cuite, Socle en marbre gris | $3,440 | Audap & Associés | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | Vierge et l'Enfant Jésus bénissant, 1947 | Plâtre | $1,696 | Audap & Associés | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Buste de Saint Bruno, 1955 | Plâtre | $1,564 | Audap & Associés | Jan 2026 |
| 7 | Jeanne d'Arc, 1942 | Terre cuite | $1,564 | Audap & Associés | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | Cheval de trait, 1941 | Plâtre | $1,465 | Audap & Associés | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | L'Asie, 1925 | Plâtre patiné Avec sellette en bois sculpté | $1,389 | Audap & Associés | Jan 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les activités de l'Afrique occidentale ; Les possessions indochinoises, 1930 | Deux bas-reliefs en plâtre | $3,238 | Audap & Associés | Jan 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 32 | $466 |
| Other | 33 | $379 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $586 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $310 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Botinelly is a French artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $431.

A work by Louis Botinelly sold in 2026 for $694, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Botinelly work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Botinelly work is $431.

The median Louis Botinelly sculpture sells for $462 across 55 lots.

The median Louis Botinelly work on paper sells for $278 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Louis Botinelly sculptures typically sell for $150–$482 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Botinelly sculptures typically sell for $462–$1,389 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $278 | $462 | — | 2026-01-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 57 | $462 | $6,632 | 96.5% | 2026-04-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $5,082 | $6,632 | — | 2026-01-30 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $150–$482 | $312 | $1,465 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $462–$1,389 | $586 | $3,909 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $6,632 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $3,909 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $462 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $278 |

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 Botinelly worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Botinelly work is $431. The median Louis Botinelly sculpture sells for $462 across 55 lots. The median Louis Botinelly work on paper sells for $278 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louis Botinelly sculptures typically sell for $150–$482 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Botinelly sculptures typically sell for $462–$1,389 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Louis Botinelly sculpture?

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Botinelly sculpture is $462.

### What is Louis Botinelly's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Botinelly sculpture is $6,632.

### What is the average price of a small Louis Botinelly sculpture?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Botinelly sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $312, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Louis Botinelly sculpture?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Botinelly sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $586, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Louis Botinelly's auction record is $6,632, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.