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# Louis Clesse (1889–1961)

Louis Clesse is a Belgian artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $495. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Louis Clesse sold in 2026 for $871, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Louis Clesse work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Louis Clesse work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Clesse work is $495.

The median Louis Clesse painting sells for $467 across 11 lots.

The median Louis Clesse work on paper sells for $495 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $467‡ | $3,123 | 73.3% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $495 | $495 | — | 2022-09-21 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $433–$2,117‡ | $860‡ | $2,952 |

‡ 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 | 2025 | $3,123 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,952 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $495 |

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 Clesse worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Clesse work is $495. The median Louis Clesse painting sells for $467 across 11 lots. The median Louis Clesse work on paper sells for $495 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Louis Clesse painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Clesse painting is $467. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Louis Clesse's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Clesse painting is $3,123.

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

Louis Clesse's auction record is $3,123, set in 2025.

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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 Clesse auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-clesse (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.