Louis Sue (1875–1968)
Louis Sue is a French artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,613. 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 Sue is recorded as sold in 2026 for $23,288; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Louis Sue on OpeningBid →What is a Louis Sue work worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Sue work is $2,613.
The median Louis Sue painting sells for $471 across 10 lots.
The median Louis Sue sculpture sells for $4,247 across 3 lots.
The median Louis Sue work on paper sells for $209 across 1 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 | 13 | $471‡ | $2,693‡ | 76.9% | 2024-12-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $209 | $209 | — | 2024-06-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $4,247† | $6,717† | 42.9% | 2021-03-10 |
† 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) | 7 | $279–$789 | $348 | $1,880 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $6,717† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $4,247 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $2,693‡ |
| Paintings | 2003 | $1,880 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $209 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Sue worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Sue work is $2,613. The median Louis Sue painting sells for $471 across 10 lots. The median Louis Sue sculpture sells for $4,247 across 3 lots. The median Louis Sue work on paper sells for $209 across 1 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 Sue painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Sue painting is $471. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Louis Sue's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Sue painting is $2,693. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Louis Sue's auction record?
Louis Sue's auction record is $54,061, set in 2021.
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