Louis Legrand (1863–1951)
What is Louis Legrand’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 151 auction results for Louis Legrand at 33 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $446 including buyer’s premium (middle half $197–$485, n=13). The auction record is $25,533 for DANSEUSES SALUANT (2016, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DANSEUSES SALUANT | Signé en bas à gauche "Louis Legrand" | $25,533 | Artcurial | Jun 2016 |
| 2 | Two Women in a Boudoir | Oil on canvas | $15,600 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 3 | Ballerine derrière un rideau, 1951 | Pastel et crayon sur carton | $13,904 | Artcurial | Apr 2013 |
| 4 | Midinette devant un café | Oil on paperboard | $12,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2011 |
| 5 | FEMME BLONDE A POITRINE NU, 1904 | Huile sur toile | $8,296 | Artcurial | Apr 2004 |
| 6 | L'Artiste et son modèle | Pastel | $4,520 | Ader | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | La Reflet du miroir ou femme à sa toilette | Pastel | $4,276 | Ader | May 2020 |
| 8 | Le Livre d'heures de Louis Legrand, 1898 | Gravures sur bois en noir, eaux-fortes originales en noir et en couleurs | $3,825 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Coquettierie (Femme au Miroir), circa 1900 | Charcoal | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Danseuse à l’éventail | Pastel | $2,814 | Ader | Mar 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $2,433 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $1,273 |
| Prints | 75 | $441 |
| Other | 13 | $440 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $1,234 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 75 | $426 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 151 results from 33 houses · How we compute these figures
Louis Legrand is a French artist with 267 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $478. 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 Legrand sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,493 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Legrand work is $478.
The median Louis Legrand print sells for $426 across 113 lots.
The median Louis Legrand work on paper sells for $1,523 across 18 lots.
The median Louis Legrand painting sells for $2,106 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Louis Legrand prints typically sell for $216–$717 (the middle half of 92 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 | 164 | $426†‡ | $9,088† | 68.9% | 2026-08-12 |
| Paintings | 10 | $2,106 | $12,500 | 60% | 2024-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $1,523‡ | $13,904 | 90% | 2026-10-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $11,900†‡ | $25,533 | — | 2019-11-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Louis Legrand's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (164 lots) median $426 with 68.9% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $2,106, record $12,500. A typical Louis Legrand painting sells for around 4.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $11,900.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 92 | $216–$717†‡ | $350†‡ | $9,088† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $115–$563†‡ | $397†‡ | $4,500† |
† 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) | 9 | $558–$1,320‡ | $897‡ | $2,574 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,948–$3,319‡ | $2,677‡ | $4,520 |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $13,904 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $12,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $9,088† |
| Paintings | 2004 | $8,296 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $4,520 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,500† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Legrand worth?
Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Legrand work is $478. The median Louis Legrand print sells for $426 across 113 lots. The median Louis Legrand work on paper sells for $1,523 across 18 lots. The median Louis Legrand painting sells for $2,106 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louis Legrand prints typically sell for $216–$717 (the middle half of 92 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 Legrand print?
Based on 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Legrand print is $426. 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 Legrand's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Legrand print is $9,088. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,088 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Louis Legrand work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Legrand work on paper is $1,523. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Louis Legrand's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Legrand work on paper is $13,904.
What is the average price of a small Louis Legrand print?
Based on 92 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Legrand print (small (under 50 cm)) is $350, 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 Legrand print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Legrand print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $397, 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 Legrand's auction record?
Louis Legrand's auction record is $25,533, set in 2016.
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