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# Louis Kahan (1905–2002)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Louis Kahan at 5 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $172 including buyer’s premium (middle half $133–$315, n=20). The auction record is $3,256 for East Meets West (2020, Shapiro Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Meets West, 1905 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $3,256 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2020 |
| 2 | Untitled (Outbuildings), 1956 | Oil and watercolor on paper | $1,016 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Children Playing, 1968 | Oil on board | $428 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2020 |
| 4 | Beauty Inside & Out, 1983 | Watercolour on paper | $408 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Models in Studio | Mixed media on board | $400 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 6 | Two Nudes, 1971 | Ink on paper | $389 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2012 |
| 7 | Preparation for the Carnival, 1985 | Pen and wash on paper | $355 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 8 | Kneeling Nude in Reflection | Ink on paper | $354 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Crouching Nude, 1985 | Conté | $325 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2017 |
| 10 | San Marco, Seen from San Giorgio Maggiore, 1969 | Pen and wash on paper | $302 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 19 | $178 |
| Prints | 10 | $118 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $302 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $132 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Kahan is an Australian artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $178. 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 Kahan sold in 2026 for $1,016, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Kahan work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Kahan work is $178.

The median Louis Kahan work on paper sells for $214 across 31 lots.

The median Louis Kahan print sells for $98 across 25 lots.

The median Louis Kahan painting sells for $2,084 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Kahan work on papers typically sell for $134–$381 (the middle half of 22 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 | 34 | $98† | $400 | 73.5% | 2026-09-30 |
| Paintings | 8 | $2,084† | $6,454† | 75% | 2022-05-24 |
| Works on Paper | 60 | $214† | $1,016 | 51.7% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,357† | $6,454† | — | 2026-09-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Louis Kahan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $98 with 73.5% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $2,084, record $6,454. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,454 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Louis Kahan painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $3,357.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $76–$126† | $118† | $322† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $50–$105† | $69† | $400 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $549–$3,408† | $2,084† | $6,454† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $139–$195† | $162† | $244 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $134–$381† | $304† | $1,016 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,454† |
| Paintings | 2013 | $3,458† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,016 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $725† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $322† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Kahan worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Kahan work is $178. The median Louis Kahan work on paper sells for $214 across 31 lots. The median Louis Kahan print sells for $98 across 25 lots. The median Louis Kahan painting sells for $2,084 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Kahan work on papers typically sell for $134–$381 (the middle half of 22 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 Kahan work on paper?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Kahan work on paper is $214. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louis Kahan's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Kahan work on paper is $1,016.

### What is the average price of a Louis Kahan print?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Kahan print is $98. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louis Kahan's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Kahan print is $400.

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

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Kahan work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $304, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Louis Kahan print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Kahan print (small (under 50 cm)) is $118, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louis Kahan's auction record?

Louis Kahan's auction record is $6,454, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,454 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 Kahan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-kahan (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.