Louis Kley (1833–1911)
What is Louis Kley’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Louis Kley at 23 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $221 including buyer’s premium (middle half $188–$238, n=5). The auction record is $10,909 for CENTAURE MARIN TENANT UNE CONQUE DANS SES BRAS (2007, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 18 | $490 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $369 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Louis Kley is a French artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $301. 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 Kley sold in 2025 for $593, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Kley work is $301.
The median Louis Kley sculpture sells for $235 across 28 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Louis Kley sculptures typically sell for $173–$582 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 34 | $235†‡ | $10,909 | 82.4% | 2026-08-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $173–$582†‡ | $224†‡ | $1,377 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $10,909 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $1,377 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Kley worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Kley work is $301. The median Louis Kley sculpture sells for $235 across 28 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louis Kley sculptures typically sell for $173–$582 (the middle half of 26 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 Kley sculpture?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Kley sculpture is $235. 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 Kley's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Kley sculpture is $10,909.
What is the average price of a small Louis Kley sculpture?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Kley sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $224, 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 Kley's auction record?
Louis Kley's auction record is $10,909, set in 2007.
See the full Louis Kley record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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