Louis Toffoli (1907–1999)
What is Louis Toffoli’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 186 auction results for Louis Toffoli at 41 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $306 including buyer’s premium (middle half $86–$2,266, n=25). The auction record is $26,346 for Pousse-Pousse (2011, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pousse-Pousse, 1976 | Huile sur toile | $26,346 | Tajan | Jun 2011 |
| 2 | LES BUCHERONS, 1959 | Huile sur toile | $23,390 | Artcurial | Jun 2007 |
| 3 | DANIEL, 1984 | Huile sur toile | $15,036 | Artcurial | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | La fleuriste corse | — | $12,024 | Tajan | Apr 2013 |
| 5 | La mere a Oaxara, Mexique | Oil/canvas | $11,373 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 1992 |
| 6 | LE TONNELIER, 1907 | Huile sur toile | $10,243 | Osenat | Oct 2010 |
| 7 | L'heure du repas, 1974 | Oil on canvas | $10,155 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | VENDANGES, 1907 | Huile sur toile | $9,320 | Osenat | Dec 2014 |
| 9 | LE MAÇON, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $9,189 | Artcurial | Jun 2007 |
| 10 | Maternité bleue | Huile sur toile | $9,164 | Tajan | Jun 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $4,957 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,430 |
| Other | 18 | $921 |
| Prints | 32 | $115 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 68 | $2,758 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $1,399 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,052 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 186 results from 41 houses · How we compute these figures
Louis Toffoli is a French artist with 283 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,588. 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 Toffoli sold in 2026 for $5,567, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Toffoli work is $1,588.
The median Louis Toffoli painting sells for $4,954 across 70 lots.
The median Louis Toffoli print sells for $83 across 61 lots.
The median Louis Toffoli work on paper sells for $1,212 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Toffoli paintings typically sell for $3,147–$7,198 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Toffoli prints typically sell for $70–$162 (the middle half of 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 75 | $83†‡ | $1,049 | 81.3% | 2026-10-23 |
| Paintings | 86 | $4,954†‡ | $26,346 | 81.4% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,212† | $3,162 | — | 2022-05-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $15,036†‡ | $26,346 | — | 2013-04-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Louis Toffoli's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (75 lots) median $83 with 81.3% sell-through. Paintings (86 lots) median $4,954, record $26,346. A typical Louis Toffoli painting sells for around 60× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $15,036.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $82–$159† | $123† | $238 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $70–$162†‡ | $85†‡ | $1,042 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,417–$6,645† | $1,964† | $8,583† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 53 | $3,147–$7,198†‡ | $4,935†‡ | $26,346 |
† 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 | 2011 | $26,346 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $23,713† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $3,162 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,681 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,049 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,042 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Toffoli worth?
Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Toffoli work is $1,588. The median Louis Toffoli painting sells for $4,954 across 70 lots. The median Louis Toffoli print sells for $83 across 61 lots. The median Louis Toffoli work on paper sells for $1,212 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Toffoli paintings typically sell for $3,147–$7,198 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Toffoli prints typically sell for $70–$162 (the middle half of 45 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 Toffoli painting?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Toffoli painting is $4,954. 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 Toffoli's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Toffoli painting is $26,346.
What is the average price of a Louis Toffoli print?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Toffoli print is $83. 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 Toffoli's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Toffoli print is $1,049.
What is the average price of a medium Louis Toffoli painting?
Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Toffoli painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,935, 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 the average price of a medium Louis Toffoli print?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Toffoli print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $85, 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 Toffoli's auction record?
Louis Toffoli's auction record is $26,346, set in 2011.
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