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# Louis Latapie (1891–1972)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 102 auction results for Louis Latapie at 26 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $982 including buyer’s premium (middle half $348–$1,635, n=18). The auction record is $58,087 for LE FIGARO (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LE FIGARO | Huile sur toile | $58,087 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 2 | COMPOSITION AU PICHET ET FRUITS, 1956 | Signée en haut à gauche | $12,355 | Artcurial | Apr 2007 |
| 3 | Nu auvergnat, 1954 | Huile sur panneau, signée en haut à droite et contresignée au dos, datée 1954 | $6,682 | Art Valorem | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | La Barque, 1950 | Huile sur toile | $4,678 | Artcurial | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | Nu à la fenêtre, 1941 | Huile sur toile | $3,891 | Ader | May 2015 |
| 6 | Signe roman, 1958 | Huile sur toile | $3,707 | Ader | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | Endormie au balcon, 1943 | Huile sur isorel | $3,389 | Ader | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Scène antique, 1935 | Huile sur toile | $3,069 | Ader | Apr 2018 |
| 9 | LES BAIGNEUSES, 1891 | Huile sur toile | $2,982 | Osenat | Dec 2014 |
| 10 | Le repos du modèle, 1891 | Huile sur panneau | $2,820 | Osenat | Jun 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $1,821 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $686 |
| Other | 12 | $576 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $1,676 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $621 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 102 results from 26 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Latapie is a France artist with 153 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $889. 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 Latapie sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,117 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Louis Latapie work worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Latapie work is $889.

The median Louis Latapie painting sells for $1,676 across 50 lots.

The median Louis Latapie work on paper sells for $392 across 24 lots.

The median Louis Latapie print sells for $92 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Latapie paintings typically sell for $1,211–$2,344 (the middle half of 36 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 | 3 | $92‡ | $356 | — | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 53 | $1,676†‡ | $6,682 | 94.3% | 2026-09-22 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $392† | $1,995 | 96% | 2025-11-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $6,682† | $58,087 | — | 2023-03-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Louis Latapie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $92. Paintings (53 lots) median $1,676, record $6,682. A typical Louis Latapie painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $6,682.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $279–$788†‡ | $620†‡ | $2,220 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $1,211–$2,344†‡ | $1,895†‡ | $6,682 |

† 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) | 10 | $138–$639† | $331† | $1,227 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $195–$800† | $392† | $1,995 |

† 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 | 2023 | $6,682 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $4,678 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,995 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,227 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $356 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $92‡ |

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

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 Latapie worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Latapie work is $889. The median Louis Latapie painting sells for $1,676 across 50 lots. The median Louis Latapie work on paper sells for $392 across 24 lots. The median Louis Latapie print sells for $92 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Latapie paintings typically sell for $1,211–$2,344 (the middle half of 36 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 Latapie painting?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Latapie painting is $1,676. 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 Latapie's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Latapie painting is $6,682.

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

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Latapie work on paper is $392. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Latapie work on paper is $1,995.

### What is the average price of a medium Louis Latapie painting?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Latapie painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,895, 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 medium Louis Latapie work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Latapie work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $392, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Louis Latapie's auction record is $58,087, set in 2008.

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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 Latapie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-latapie (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.