Louis Jean Desprez (1743–1804)
Louis Jean Desprez is a French artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $6,815. 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 Jean Desprez sold in 2025 for $9,155, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Jean Desprez work is $6,815.
The median Louis Jean Desprez print sells for $17,774 across 17 lots.
The median Louis Jean Desprez work on paper sells for $3,662 across 17 lots.
The median Louis Jean Desprez painting sells for $2,355 across 2 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 | 26 | $17,774‡ | $97,406 | 65.4% | 2026-04-29 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,355† | $3,319† | — | 2024-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $3,662‡ | $170,000 | 73.9% | 2025-12-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Louis Jean Desprez's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $17,774 with 65.4% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,355, record $3,319. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,319 (buyer's premium not included).
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $35,168–$42,116‡ | $41,202‡ | $97,406 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $734–$9,927‡ | $3,591‡ | $61,432‡ |
‡ 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) | 10 | $707–$8,570‡ | $2,808‡ | $12,250‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,318–$15,750‡ | $11,326‡ | $170,000 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $170,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $97,406 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $61,432‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $15,750‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,319† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,392† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Jean Desprez worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Jean Desprez work is $6,815. The median Louis Jean Desprez print sells for $17,774 across 17 lots. The median Louis Jean Desprez work on paper sells for $3,662 across 17 lots. The median Louis Jean Desprez painting sells for $2,355 across 2 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 Jean Desprez print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Jean Desprez print is $17,774. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Louis Jean Desprez's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Jean Desprez print is $97,406.
What is the average price of a Louis Jean Desprez work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Jean Desprez work on paper is $3,662. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Louis Jean Desprez's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Jean Desprez work on paper is $170,000.
What is the average price of a small Louis Jean Desprez work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Jean Desprez work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,808, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Louis Jean Desprez's auction record?
Louis Jean Desprez's auction record is $170,000, set in 1993.
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