> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-son · updated 2026-11-03

# Louis Son (1921–1996)

Louis Son is a French artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $442. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Louis Son sold in 2014 for $632, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Son work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Son work is $442.

The median Louis Son painting sells for $442 across 23 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Son paintings typically sell for $316–$569 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 | 23 | $442† | $1,517 | — | 2020-10-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $316–$569† | $442† | $1,517 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,517 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,201 |

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 Son worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Son work is $442. The median Louis Son painting sells for $442 across 23 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Son paintings typically sell for $316–$569 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Louis Son painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Son painting is $442. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louis Son's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Son painting is $1,517.

### What is the average price of a medium Louis Son painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Son painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $442, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Louis Son's auction record is $1,517, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louis Son auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-son (updated 2026-11-03).

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.