> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-icart · updated 2026-11-02

# Louis Icart (1871–1950)

## What is Louis Icart’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 999 auction results for Louis Icart at 109 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $381 including buyer’s premium (middle half $238–$698, n=73). The auction record is $60,600 for À la promenade (2012, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | À la promenade | Huile sur toile | $60,600 | Tajan | Mar 2012 |
| 2 | APRES MIDI PLACE DE LA CONCORDE | Oil on canvas | $29,641 | Tajan | Sep 2017 |
| 3 | Café au Bois, huile sur toile | — | $21,604 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | LA BARQUE | Huile sur toile | $19,800 | Sotheby's | Dec 2010 |
| 5 | Les Ombrelles | Oil on panel | $18,750 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 6 | Plein ciel, 1942 | Huile sur toile | $16,928 | Ader | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | La robe d'été, huile sur panneau | — | $15,411 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 8 | Elegante au volant | Huile/toile | $13,561 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 1995 |
| 9 | Horse Racing | Oil on canvas | $13,427 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Can Can, 1933 | Wove paper | $12,500 | Bonhams | Oct 2015 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $7,569 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $1,701 |
| Other | 66 | $915 |
| Prints | 501 | $830 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 296 | $919 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 248 | $790 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 999 results from 109 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Icart is a French artist with 1,173 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $800. 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 Icart sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $850 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Louis Icart works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Louis Icart work worth?

Across 828 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Icart work is $800.

The median Louis Icart print sells for $750 across 728 lots.

The median Louis Icart painting sells for $7,650 across 38 lots.

The median Louis Icart work on paper sells for $910 across 30 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Icart prints typically sell for $500–$1,307 (the middle half of 358 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Louis Icart prints typically sell for $348–$1,054 (the middle half of 303 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 | 879 | $750†‡ | $12,500 | 82.8% | 2026-10-21 |
| Paintings | 53 | $7,650†‡ | $60,600 | 71.7% | 2026-03-13 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $910†‡ | $7,500 | 68.2% | 2026-05-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $233 | $444 | 75% | 2021-09-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 50 | $7,725†‡ | $60,600 | — | 2026-03-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Louis Icart's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (879 lots) median $750 with 82.8% sell-through. Paintings (53 lots) median $7,650, record $60,600. A typical Louis Icart painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 50 lots) the median is $7,725.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 303 | $348–$1,054†‡ | $612†‡ | $12,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 358 | $500–$1,307†‡ | $811†‡ | $12,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $4,410–$6,634†‡ | $6,314†‡ | $10,725 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $5,040–$13,561‡ | $10,119‡ | $19,800 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $265–$947† | $736† | $5,457 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,140–$3,236†‡ | $2,167†‡ | $7,500 |

† 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 | 2012 | $60,600 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $29,641 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $12,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $12,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $7,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $5,457 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $444 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $233 |

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 Icart worth?

Across 828 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Icart work is $800. The median Louis Icart print sells for $750 across 728 lots. The median Louis Icart painting sells for $7,650 across 38 lots. The median Louis Icart work on paper sells for $910 across 30 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Icart prints typically sell for $500–$1,307 (the middle half of 358 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Louis Icart prints typically sell for $348–$1,054 (the middle half of 303 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 Icart print?

Based on 728 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Icart print is $750. 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 Icart's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Icart print is $12,500.

### What is the average price of a Louis Icart painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Icart painting is $7,650. 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 Icart's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Icart painting is $60,600.

### What is the average price of a Louis Icart work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Icart work on paper is $910. 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 Icart's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Icart work on paper is $7,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Louis Icart print?

Based on 358 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Icart print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $811, 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 Icart print?

Based on 303 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Icart print (small (under 50 cm)) is $612, 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 Icart's auction record?

Louis Icart's auction record is $60,600, set in 2012.

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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 Icart auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-icart (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.