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# LOUIS LEYGUE (1905–1992)

## What is LOUIS LEYGUE’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for LOUIS LEYGUE at 2 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,071 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,840–$7,102, n=6). The auction record is $12,591 for Lad à l'entraînement, dit aussi Lad à la promenade (2026, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lad à l'entraînement, dit aussi Lad à la promenade, 1953 | Épreuve en bronze à patine noire | $12,591 | Ader | May 2026 |
| 2 | Le Phénix, 1953 | Épreuve en bronze doré | $8,445 | Ader | May 2026 |
| 3 | La Licorne, 1962 | Épreuve en bronze à patine brun nuancé. Fonte à la cire perdue. Fonte d’édition ancienne | $3,071 | Ader | May 2026 |
| 4 | Le Taureau révulsé, 1962 | Bronze à patine or nuancé de brun | $3,071 | Ader | May 2026 |
| 5 | Le Cheval couché, 1976 | Bronze à patine brun nuancé | $2,763 | Ader | May 2026 |
| 6 | L’Aurore, 1944 | Bronze with medal patina, lost-wax casting | $2,303 | Ader | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 6 | $3,071 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


LOUIS LEYGUE is an artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $3,071.

A work by LOUIS LEYGUE sold in 2026 for $3,071, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a LOUIS LEYGUE work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a LOUIS LEYGUE work is $3,071.

The median LOUIS LEYGUE sculpture sells for $5,758 across 4 lots.

The median LOUIS LEYGUE work on paper sells for $92 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $92† | $92† | — | 2025-07-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $5,758 | $12,591 | — | 2026-05-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $12,591 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $8,445 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $92† |

† 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 LEYGUE worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a LOUIS LEYGUE work is $3,071. The median LOUIS LEYGUE sculpture sells for $5,758 across 4 lots. The median LOUIS LEYGUE work on paper sells for $92 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is LOUIS LEYGUE's auction record?

LOUIS LEYGUE's auction record is $12,591, set in 2026.

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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 LEYGUE auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-leygue (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.