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# Louis Sosson (1905–1930)

## What is Louis Sosson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Louis Sosson at 26 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,838 including buyer’s premium (middle half $953–$2,221, n=6). The auction record is $5,700 for Previous (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Previous | — | $5,700 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 2 | A Carved Ivory Model of a Naked Female, 1920 | Carved ivory | $5,416 | Bonhams | Jun 2011 |
| 3 | Dancer, 1905-1930 | Ivory, bronze, gilded, marble and bronze base; signed on the base "L. Sosson" | $4,225 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | ALLÉGORIE DE LA LITTÉRATURE | Ivory and gilt bronze | $3,812 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 5 | DANCER WITH CYMBALS | Ivory and gilt bronze | $3,812 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 6 | lady Skier, 1920 | Patinated and gilt bronze and ivory, raised on an onyx plinth | $3,695 | Roseberys London | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | The Tambourine Dancer, 1925 | Carved ivory | $3,482 | Bonhams | Jun 2011 |
| 8 | A Gilt-Bronze and Carved Ivory Model of a Dancing Girl, 1920 | Carved ivory | $3,289 | Bonhams | Jun 2011 |
| 9 | Dancer with cymbals, c. 1925 | Ivory, bronze, gilded; signed on the marble base: "l. Sosson" | $2,908 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2018 |
| 10 | Hoop Dancer, 1905 | Gilt bronze | $2,450 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 2008 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 25 | $1,346 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,346 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 26 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Sosson is a French artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,048. 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 Sosson sold in 2026 for $2,129, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Sosson work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Sosson work is $1,048.

The median Louis Sosson sculpture sells for $826 across 25 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Louis Sosson sculptures typically sell for $466–$1,614 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 31 | $826†‡ | $5,416 | 80.6% | 2026-03-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $466–$1,614†‡ | $826†‡ | $5,416 |

† 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 | 2011 | $5,416 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $3,482 |

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 Sosson worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Sosson work is $1,048. The median Louis Sosson sculpture sells for $826 across 25 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louis Sosson sculptures typically sell for $466–$1,614 (the middle half of 23 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 Sosson sculpture?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Sosson sculpture is $826. 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 Sosson's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Sosson sculpture is $5,416.

### What is the average price of a small Louis Sosson sculpture?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Sosson sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $826, 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 Sosson's auction record?

Louis Sosson's auction record is $5,416, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louis Sosson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-sosson (updated 2026-11-02).

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.