Louis Buvelot (1814–1888)
What is Louis Buvelot’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Louis Buvelot at 7 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $26,875 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,240–$40,312, n=9). The auction record is $173,325 for BACCHUS MARSH PASTURE (2022, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BACCHUS MARSH PASTURE, 1876 | Oil on canvas | $173,325 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2022 |
| 2 | Summer Afternoon, Templestowe 1867, 1867 | Oil on canvas | $104,187 | Smith & Singer | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Pastoral, 1877 | Oil on canvas | $89,799 | Smith & Singer | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Sunset in the Western District, 1877 | Oil on canvas | $64,918 | Menzies Art Brands | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | NORTHCOTE BY SIDE OF BRUNSWICK, MELBOURNE, 1871, 1871 | Oil on canvas on panel | $40,312 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Northcote by side of Brunswick, Melbourne, 1871, 1871 | Oil on canvas on panel | $33,799 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Northcote by side of Brunswick, Melbourne, 1871, 1871 | Oil on canvas | $31,087 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | YOU YANGS LANDSCAPE | Oil on board | $30,332 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled (Settler's Cottage), 1875 | Oil on board | $28,318 | Menzies Art Brands | Jul 2014 |
| 10 | EVENING, 1876 | Oil on canvas | $27,124 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $37,055 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $4,766 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $77,359 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $8,770 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Louis Buvelot is a Swiss artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $6,944. 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 Buvelot sold in 2026 for $30,499, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Buvelot work is $6,944.
The median Louis Buvelot work on paper sells for $3,244 across 25 lots.
The median Louis Buvelot painting sells for $30,332 across 21 lots.
The median Louis Buvelot print sells for $333 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Louis Buvelot work on papers typically sell for $629–$4,703 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $333† | $333† | — | 2013-02-21 |
| Paintings | 28 | $30,332†‡ | $173,325 | 75% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $3,244†‡ | $20,333 | 64.1% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $129,318‡ | $173,325 | — | 2024-04-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Louis Buvelot's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $333. Paintings (28 lots) median $30,332, record $173,325. A typical Louis Buvelot painting sells for around 91× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $129,318.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $13,866–$30,332†‡ | $27,283†‡ | $33,799 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $59,867–$110,470†‡ | $78,550†‡ | $173,325 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $629–$4,703†‡ | $2,712†‡ | $11,266 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $173,325 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $129,318‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $20,333 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $11,266 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $333† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Buvelot worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Buvelot work is $6,944. The median Louis Buvelot work on paper sells for $3,244 across 25 lots. The median Louis Buvelot painting sells for $30,332 across 21 lots. The median Louis Buvelot print sells for $333 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louis Buvelot work on papers typically sell for $629–$4,703 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Buvelot work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Buvelot work on paper is $3,244. 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 Louis Buvelot's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Buvelot work on paper is $20,333.
What is the average price of a Louis Buvelot painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Buvelot painting is $30,332. 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 Louis Buvelot's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Buvelot painting is $173,325.
What is the average price of a small Louis Buvelot work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Buvelot work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,712, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Louis Buvelot painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Buvelot painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $27,283, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Louis Buvelot's auction record?
Louis Buvelot's auction record is $173,325, set in 2022.
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