Louis Douzette (1834–1924)
What is Louis Douzette’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 71 auction results for Louis Douzette at 18 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,752–$9,082, n=5). The auction record is $9,839 for Vollmondnacht an der Ostsee (2024, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vollmondnacht an der Ostsee | Öl auf Leinwand | $9,839 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Fischerhütte im Mondlicht, 1900 | Öl auf Leinwand | $9,110 | Ketterer Kunst | Mar 2007 |
| 3 | Auf dem Weg bei Nacht | Öl auf Leinwand | $9,082 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Moorlandschaft im Licht des Vollmonds, 1870 | Öl auf Leinwand | $8,325 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | May 2024 |
| 5 | The Smugglers' moon | Oil on canvas | $8,244 | Chiswick Auctions | Aug 2020 |
| 6 | Fisher Family on the Beach | Oil paint | $8,135 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Mar 2020 |
| 7 | Mondnacht, 1910 | Oil on board | $7,750 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Thundery Coastline | Oil on canvas | $6,284 | Karl & Faber | May 2018 |
| 9 | Angler an der Trave, 1924 | Oil on board | $6,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Mondnacht, 1872 | Oil on canvas | $5,969 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $5,282 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $6,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $3,638 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 71 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Louis Douzette is a German artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $4,658. 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 Douzette is recorded as sold in 2026 for $10,550; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Louis Douzette on OpeningBid →What is a Louis Douzette work worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Douzette work is $4,658.
The median Louis Douzette painting sells for $4,735 across 68 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Douzette paintings typically sell for $4,014–$8,244 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Louis Douzette paintings typically sell for $1,963–$5,004 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 86 | $4,735†‡ | $15,000† | 79.1% | 2025-03-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $11,093†‡ | $15,000† | — | 2026-05-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,963–$5,004†‡ | $2,735†‡ | $8,416‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $4,014–$8,244†‡ | $5,752†‡ | $15,000† |
† 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 | 1996 | $15,000† |
| Paintings | 2015 | $11,637‡ |
† 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 Douzette worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Douzette work is $4,658. The median Louis Douzette painting sells for $4,735 across 68 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Douzette paintings typically sell for $4,014–$8,244 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Louis Douzette paintings typically sell for $1,963–$5,004 (the middle half of 26 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 Douzette painting?
Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Douzette painting is $4,735. 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 Douzette's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Douzette painting is $15,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $15,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Louis Douzette painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Douzette painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,752, 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 Douzette painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Douzette painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,735, 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 Douzette's auction record?
Louis Douzette's auction record is $15,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $15,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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