Louis Faurer (1916–2001)
What is Louis Faurer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 163 auction results for Louis Faurer at 24 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,280 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,026–$2,121, n=23). The auction record is $133,000 for park avenue garage (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | park avenue garage | — | $133,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | The LIGHT Suite, 1980-1981 | Forty gelatin silver prints, each printed 1980-1981 | $60,000 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 3 | The LIGHT Suite | Forty gelatin silver prints, printed later | $44,450 | Phillips | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Philadelphia, 1938, 1916 | Cartes-de-visite | $26,400 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 5 | Montage, New York City, 1946, 1916 | Cartes-de-visite | $25,000 | Christie's | Apr 2012 |
| 6 | Selected images of Paris and New York, 1970s, 1970 | Gelatin silver prints | $20,700 | Bonhams | Apr 2019 |
| 7 | Broadway Convertible, N.Y.C., 1990 | Cartes-de-visite | $10,625 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 8 | George Barrows in Robert Frank's Loft, New York | Cartes-de-visite | $10,625 | Phillips | Oct 2017 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York (Snow Covered Roof), 1950 | Cartes-de-visite | $47,880 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Park Avenue Garage, New York City, 1950 | Cartes-de-visite | $47,880 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 18 | $3,430 |
| Photographs | 120 | $2,385 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,020 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 136 | $2,450 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 163 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Louis Faurer is an American artist with 243 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,375. 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 Faurer sold in 2026 for $12,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Louis Faurer on OpeningBid →What is a Louis Faurer work worth?
Across 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Faurer work is $2,375.
The median Louis Faurer photograph sells for $2,375 across 154 lots.
The median Louis Faurer work on paper sells for $10,551 across 1 lots.
The median Louis Faurer print sells for $2,032 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Louis Faurer photographs typically sell for $1,405–$3,800 (the middle half of 151 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 | $2,032 | $2,032 | — | 2026-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $10,551 | $10,551 | — | 2007-11-19 |
| Photography | 207 | $2,375†‡ | $60,000 | 74.4% | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $44,450 | $133,000 | — | 2026-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 151 | $1,405–$3,800†‡ | $2,375†‡ | $60,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2014 | $60,000 |
| Photography | 2021 | $47,880 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $10,551 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,032 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Faurer worth?
Across 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Faurer work is $2,375. The median Louis Faurer photograph sells for $2,375 across 154 lots. The median Louis Faurer work on paper sells for $10,551 across 1 lots. The median Louis Faurer print sells for $2,032 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louis Faurer photographs typically sell for $1,405–$3,800 (the middle half of 151 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 Faurer photograph?
Based on 154 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Faurer photograph is $2,375. 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 Faurer's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Faurer photograph is $60,000.
What is the average price of a small Louis Faurer photograph?
Based on 151 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Faurer photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,375, 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 Faurer's auction record?
Louis Faurer's auction record is $133,000, set in 2007.
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