Louis Pastour (1876–1948)
What is Louis Pastour’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for Louis Pastour at 27 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $601 including buyer’s premium (middle half $377–$899, n=5). The auction record is $3,277 for Le port de Cannes (2001, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le port de Cannes, 1876 | Oil paint | $3,277 | Christie's | Sep 2001 |
| 2 | Navire à quai | Huile sur toile | $1,939 | Artcurial | Sep 2008 |
| 3 | Fishing boat on the quayside, 1876 | Oil on board | $1,569 | Sworders | Feb 2023 |
| 4 | BARQUES AU SOLEIL COUCHANT | Oil on panel | $1,520 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2016 |
| 5 | Cannes, les barques ensoleillées, septembre 1926, 1926 | Huile sur panneau | $1,383 | Audap & Associés | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | Vase de fleur | Huile sur carton | $1,019 | Ader | Oct 2018 |
| 7 | Au soleil de juin, Cannes, 1926 | Huile sur panneau, signée en bas à gauche | $899 | De Baecque et Associés | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Bouquet de fleurs | Huile sur carton, signée en bas à gauche | $855 | De Baecque et Associés | Feb 2021 |
| 9 | Pêche à Cannes | Deux huiles sur panneau | $808 | Artenchères | Dec 2018 |
| 10 | Retour de pêche, 1923 | Deux huiles sur panneaux | $601 | Hôtel des Ventes Giraudeau | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $499 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $499 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 27 houses · How we compute these figures
Louis Pastour is a French artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $451. 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 Pastour is recorded as sold in 2026 for $459; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Pastour work is $451.
The median Louis Pastour painting sells for $456 across 45 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Louis Pastour paintings typically sell for $231–$808 (the middle half of 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 47 | $456†‡ | $3,277 | 95.7% | 2026-07-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,104†‡ | $3,277 | — | 2026-03-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $231–$808†‡ | $435†‡ | $3,277 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $588–$2,119†‡ | $775†‡ | $3,104‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $3,277 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,104‡ |
‡ 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 Pastour worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Pastour work is $451. The median Louis Pastour painting sells for $456 across 45 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louis Pastour paintings typically sell for $231–$808 (the middle half of 37 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 Pastour painting?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Pastour painting is $456. 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 Pastour's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Pastour painting is $3,277.
What is the average price of a small Louis Pastour painting?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Pastour painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $435, 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 Pastour's auction record?
Louis Pastour's auction record is $3,277, set in 2001.
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