Louis Roy (1771–1830)
Louis Roy is a French artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,751. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Louis Roy sold in 2024 for $13,271, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Louis Roy on OpeningBid →What is a Louis Roy work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Roy work is $2,751.
The median Louis Roy painting sells for $5,625 across 11 lots.
The median Louis Roy work on paper sells for $5,562 across 3 lots.
The median Louis Roy print sells for $687 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $687 | $1,062 | — | 2023-03-18 |
| Paintings | 11 | $5,625‡ | $59,340 | — | 2023-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $5,562 | $13,271 | 60% | 2024-10-01 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Louis Roy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $687. Paintings (11 lots) median $5,625, record $59,340. A typical Louis Roy painting sells for around 8.2× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,757–$12,914‡ | $6,708‡ | $53,366 |
‡ 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 | 2007 | $59,340 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $53,366 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $13,271 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $5,562 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,062 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $312 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Roy worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Roy work is $2,751. The median Louis Roy painting sells for $5,625 across 11 lots. The median Louis Roy work on paper sells for $5,562 across 3 lots. The median Louis Roy print sells for $687 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Louis Roy painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Roy painting is $5,625. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Louis Roy's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Roy painting is $59,340.
What is Louis Roy's auction record?
Louis Roy's auction record is $59,340, set in 2007.
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