Louis Majorelle (1859–1926)
What is Louis Majorelle’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 489 auction results for Louis Majorelle at 56 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,560 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,204–$5,334, n=85). The auction record is $375,639 for Aux Nénuphars (2009, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aux Nénuphars | Table | $375,639 | Sotheby's | Oct 2009 |
| 2 | Guéridon aux Nénuphars, 1902 | Bronze | $306,935 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 3 | ORCHIDÉES BUREAU AND FAUTEUIL, 1905 | Carved mahogany with gilt-bronze mounts, the bureau with rosewood veneered drawer fronts original | $232,340 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 4 | Nénuphar, 1902 | The patinated bronze base modelled with three frogs and lily pads rising to stems surmounted with further foliage supporting the floriform shade of overlaid and acid-etched glass | $212,500 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 5 | An Overlaid, Etched and Applied Glass and Bronze Table Lamp, 1900 | An Overlaid, Etched and Applied Glass and Bronze Table Lamp, circa 1900 | $192,000 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 6 | Bureau Aux nénuphars, circa 1900 | Desk with bronze elements, foliage, water lilies and flower buds | $153,041 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Nénuphars, circa 1903 | Mahogany, maple, gilt bronze, clear glass | $151,200 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 8 | Magnolia | Gilt bronze and wheel-carved glass | $146,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2011 |
| 9 | aux nénuphars table | Mahogany and amboyna or Thuja wood | $139,066 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 10 | Branche de magnolia en fleur et en bouton | Bronze | $121,836 | Ader | Jun 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 125 | $7,945 |
| Other | 273 | $3,810 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 136 | $7,141 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 163 | $3,187 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $1,289 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 489 results from 56 houses · How we compute these figures
Louis Majorelle is a French artist with 700 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $4,192. 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 Majorelle sold in 2026 for $6,888, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 457 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Majorelle work is $4,192.
The median Louis Majorelle sculpture sells for $12,049 across 56 lots.
The median Louis Majorelle work on paper sells for $1,087 across 1 lots.
The median Louis Majorelle print sells for $2,475 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Majorelle sculptures typically sell for $3,191–$55,130 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Louis Majorelle sculptures typically sell for $4,940–$40,000 (the middle half of 21 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 | 1 | $2,475‡ | $2,475‡ | — | 2006-05-17 |
| Paintings | 1 | $17,313 | $17,313 | — | 2010-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,087 | $1,087 | — | 2014-06-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 72 | $12,049†‡ | $306,935 | 77.8% | 2026-06-06 |
| Photography | 1 | $16,380 | $16,380 | — | 2021-04-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 24 | $116,696† | $389,970† | — | 2026-03-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Louis Majorelle's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $2,475. Paintings (1 lots) median $17,313, record $17,313. A typical Louis Majorelle painting sells for around 7.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 24 lots) the median is $116,696.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $5,314–$21,562‡ | $8,003‡ | $36,142 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $3,191–$55,130‡ | $11,970‡ | $306,935 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $4,940–$40,000† | $12,532† | $232,340 |
† 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 | 2025 | $306,935 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $232,340 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $17,313 |
| Photography | 2021 | $16,380 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $2,475‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,087 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Majorelle worth?
Across 457 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Majorelle work is $4,192. The median Louis Majorelle sculpture sells for $12,049 across 56 lots. The median Louis Majorelle work on paper sells for $1,087 across 1 lots. The median Louis Majorelle print sells for $2,475 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Majorelle sculptures typically sell for $3,191–$55,130 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Louis Majorelle sculptures typically sell for $4,940–$40,000 (the middle half of 21 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 Majorelle sculpture?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Majorelle sculpture is $12,049. 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 Majorelle's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Majorelle sculpture is $306,935.
What is the average price of a medium Louis Majorelle sculpture?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Majorelle sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Louis Majorelle sculpture?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Louis Majorelle sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $12,532, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Louis Majorelle's auction record?
Louis Majorelle's auction record is $389,970, set in 2010. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $389,970 (buyer's premium not included).
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