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# Louis Fontinelle (1886–1964)

Louis Fontinelle is a French artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $126. 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 Fontinelle sold in 2026 for $208, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

- [Louis Fontinelle on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-fontinelle?ref=kg:louis-fontinelle) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Louis Fontinelle work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Fontinelle work is $126.

The median Louis Fontinelle sculpture sells for $479 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $479†‡ | $805‡ | — | 2026-10-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $805‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $479 |

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

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 Fontinelle worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Fontinelle work is $126. The median Louis Fontinelle sculpture sells for $479 across 4 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 Louis Fontinelle's auction record?

Louis Fontinelle's auction record is $805, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Fontinelle auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-fontinelle (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.