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# Louis Faure (1779–1879)

Louis Faure is a French artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,676. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Louis Faure sold in 2009 for $3,676, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Faure work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Faure work is $3,676.

The median Louis Faure photograph sells for $4,237 across 14 lots.

The median Louis Faure painting sells for $2,363 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $2,363† | $43,125 | — | 2016-03-07 |
| Photography | 14 | $4,237 | $130,184 | — | 2009-12-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,845–$7,304 | $4,237 | $130,184 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2003 | $130,184 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $43,125 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $37,500 |
| Photography | 2007 | $16,645 |

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 Faure worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Faure work is $3,676. The median Louis Faure photograph sells for $4,237 across 14 lots. The median Louis Faure painting sells for $2,363 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Louis Faure photograph?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Faure photograph is $4,237.

### What is Louis Faure's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Faure photograph is $130,184.

### What is the average price of a small Louis Faure photograph?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Faure photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,237, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Louis Faure's auction record is $130,184, set in 2003.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louis Faure auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-faure-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.