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# Louis Mettling (1847–1904)

Louis Mettling is a French artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,900. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Louis Mettling sold in 2020 for $11,006, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Mettling work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Mettling work is $2,900.

The median Louis Mettling painting sells for $3,118 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $3,118† | $11,006 | 80% | 2020-09-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $11,006 |
| Paintings | 1995 | $3,335 |

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 Mettling worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Mettling work is $2,900. The median Louis Mettling painting sells for $3,118 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Louis Mettling's auction record is $11,006, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louis Mettling auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-mettling (updated 2026-11-01).

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.