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# Louis Boulanger (1806–1867)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Louis Boulanger at 5 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $269 including buyer’s premium (middle half $128–$301, n=5). The auction record is $11,189 for Femme vêtue à l’orientale dans un intérieur bourgeois (2019, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Femme vêtue à l’orientale dans un intérieur bourgeois | Oil on canvas | $11,189 | Ader | Jun 2019 |
| 2 | La conversation dans les champs, 1806 | Huile sur panneau | $591 | Osenat | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Rochers dans la forêt, 1806 | Encre sur papier | $413 | Osenat | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Village en bord de rivière | Huile sur toile, signée en bas à droite, une ancienne étiquette "83" en haut à droite | $301 | De Baecque et Associés | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Portrait de sa soeur en pied de profil | Crayon noir | $272 | Ader | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Louis BOULANGER (1806-1867) | Sanguine et rehauts de craie blanche, signé en bas à gauche | $269 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Portrait de deux femmes Trois crayons sur papier bleu | Trois crayons sur papier bleu | $233 | Ader | Mar 2018 |
| 8 | Scène de l'histoire babylonienne | Plume et encre brune, sur papier calque, signé en bas à droite "Louis B." | $128 | De Baecque et Associés | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Portrait of a man | Graphite | $92 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Dec 2025 |



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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $251 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Boulanger is a French artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $287. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Louis Boulanger sold in 2025 for $591, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Boulanger work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Boulanger work is $287.

The median Louis Boulanger work on paper sells for $233 across 5 lots.

The median Louis Boulanger painting sells for $2,021 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 5 | $2,021† | $11,189 | 80% | 2025-07-06 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $233 | $413 | 38.5% | 2026-06-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $128–$272 | $233 | $413 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $11,189 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $3,450† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $413 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $272 |

† 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 Boulanger worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Boulanger work is $287. The median Louis Boulanger work on paper sells for $233 across 5 lots. The median Louis Boulanger painting sells for $2,021 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Louis Boulanger work on paper?

Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Boulanger work on paper is $233.

### What is Louis Boulanger's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Boulanger work on paper is $413.

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

Louis Boulanger's auction record is $11,189, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louis Boulanger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-boulanger (updated 2026-11-02).

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.