Louis-Gabriel Moreau (1740–1806)
What is Louis-Gabriel Moreau’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Louis-Gabriel Moreau at 5 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $25,763 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,041–$33,683, n=6). The auction record is $51,526 for L'Escarpolette, ou 'On y court plus d'un danger' (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Escarpolette, ou 'On y court plus d'un danger' | Gouache (légèrement agrandie en haut et en bas) | $51,526 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Un Temple dans un parc | Huile sur toile, dans un ovale peint | $35,096 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | The entrance to a château, with figures animals in the foreground; and Figures resting on a road by a cottage | Bodycolor | $31,622 | Christie's | Jan 2013 |
| 4 | Chaumière dominant une vallée | Huile sur panneau | $29,444 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | La Tour dans la plaine | Huile sur panneau | $22,083 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Hommage de Louis Moreau au Duc de Choiseul à sa disgrâce, 1771 | Aquarelle, plume et encre de Chine | $8,355 | Ader | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Château fortifié sur un promotoire rocheux au pied d'une rivière, 1782 | Gouache sur vélin | $7,361 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Paysage d'étang avec ruines animées | Aquarelle gouachée. Dessin doublé | $4,492 | Daguerre | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | A river landscape with fishing boats and a mill | Black chalk, watercolour, bodycolour, heightened with gum arabic | $3,821 | Christie's | Dec 2007 |
| 10 | A Pair of Landscapes | Gouache and watercolors on cream laid paper | $2,300 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2001 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $4,492 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $7,361 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Louis-Gabriel Moreau is a French artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $15,219.
A work by Louis-Gabriel Moreau sold in 2026 for $35,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Louis-Gabriel Moreau record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Louis-Gabriel Moreau on OpeningBid →What is a Louis-Gabriel Moreau work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis-Gabriel Moreau work is $15,219.
The median Louis-Gabriel Moreau work on paper sells for $7,361 across 9 lots.
The median Louis-Gabriel Moreau painting sells for $29,444 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 3 | $29,444 | $35,096 | — | 2026-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $7,361 | $52,406 | 69.2% | 2026-03-27 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,821–$31,622 | $7,361 | $52,406 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $52,406 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $51,526 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $35,096 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $29,444 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis-Gabriel Moreau worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis-Gabriel Moreau work is $15,219. The median Louis-Gabriel Moreau work on paper sells for $7,361 across 9 lots. The median Louis-Gabriel Moreau painting sells for $29,444 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Louis-Gabriel Moreau work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis-Gabriel Moreau work on paper is $7,361.
What is Louis-Gabriel Moreau's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis-Gabriel Moreau work on paper is $52,406.
What is Louis-Gabriel Moreau's auction record?
Louis-Gabriel Moreau's auction record is $52,406, set in 2000.
See the full Louis-Gabriel Moreau record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Louis-Gabriel Moreau on OpeningBid →