> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-cane · updated 2026-11-03

# Louis Cane (1943–2024)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 296 auction results for Louis Cane at 32 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,117 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,706–$31,382, n=101). The auction record is $156,909 for Paire de 'Très grands Citronniers' (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paire de 'Très grands Citronniers', 1943 | Bronze patiné / | $156,909 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 2 | Commode 'Poule', 1943 | Ebony | $106,983 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 3 | Mosaique, 1943 | Bronze | $99,851 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 4 | Grand Olivier, 1943 | Bronze patiné / | $92,719 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 5 | Paire de bibliothèques, 1943 | Bronze patiné et teck / | $92,719 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 6 | TOILE SOL/MUR, 1973 | Huile sur toile | $90,731 | Artcurial | Jun 2019 |
| 7 | Perrodo, 1943 | Bronze patiné et iroko / | $78,455 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 8 | Sol/Mur, 1974 | Signée | $75,906 | Artcurial | Mar 2022 |
| 9 | Paire de 'Citronniers', 1943 | Bronze patiné / | $71,322 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 10 | Paire de 'bergères Caillebotis', 1943 | Bronze | $71,322 | Christie's | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 114 | $15,010 |
| Paintings | 77 | $6,828 |
| Other | 33 | $4,183 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,796 |
| Prints | 6 | $382 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 54 | $17,180 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $7,409 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 88 | $5,135 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 296 results from 32 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Cane is a French artist with 379 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $6,708. 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 Cane sold in 2026 for $14,866, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Louis Cane works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Louis Cane work worth?

Across 288 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Cane work is $6,708.

The median Louis Cane painting sells for $5,783 across 96 lots.

The median Louis Cane sculpture sells for $8,510 across 95 lots.

The median Louis Cane work on paper sells for $1,033 across 17 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Cane paintings typically sell for $1,425–$4,200 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Louis Cane sculptures typically sell for $2,363–$21,376 (the middle half of 41 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 | 15 | $382† | $1,104 | 53.3% | 2026-03-17 |
| Paintings | 108 | $5,783†‡ | $90,731 | 88.9% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $1,033†‡ | $3,468 | 81% | 2025-12-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 106 | $8,510†‡ | $156,909 | 89.6% | 2026-09-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $75,906 | $156,909 | — | 2025-05-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Louis Cane's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $382 with 53.3% sell-through. Paintings (108 lots) median $5,783, record $90,731. A typical Louis Cane painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $75,906.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $189–$907† | $477† | $1,104 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $1,425–$4,200†‡ | $2,211†‡ | $13,814 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $8,423–$27,196†‡ | $12,317†‡ | $90,731 |

† 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) | 6 | $381–$2,182† | $905† | $2,570 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $736–$1,322†‡ | $966†‡ | $3,468 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $2,363–$21,376†‡ | $5,730†‡ | $71,322 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $4,107–$29,242† | $10,983† | $92,719 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $12,404–$19,189† | $17,219† | $156,909 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $156,909 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $92,719 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $90,731 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $75,906 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,468 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,570 |
| Prints & Editions | 1991 | $1,104 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $909 |

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 Cane worth?

Across 288 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Cane work is $6,708. The median Louis Cane painting sells for $5,783 across 96 lots. The median Louis Cane sculpture sells for $8,510 across 95 lots. The median Louis Cane work on paper sells for $1,033 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Cane paintings typically sell for $1,425–$4,200 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Louis Cane sculptures typically sell for $2,363–$21,376 (the middle half of 41 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 Cane painting?

Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Cane painting is $5,783. 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 Cane's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Cane painting is $90,731.

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

Based on 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Cane sculpture is $8,510. 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 Cane's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Cane sculpture is $156,909.

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

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Cane work on paper is $1,033. 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 Cane's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Cane work on paper is $3,468.

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

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Cane painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,211, 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 Cane sculpture?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Cane sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,730, 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 Cane's auction record?

Louis Cane's auction record is $156,909, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louis Cane auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-cane (updated 2026-11-03).

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.