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# Louis Valtat (1869–1952)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,024 auction results for Louis Valtat at 59 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $23,040 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,648–$36,829, n=91). The auction record is $1,144,691 for Madame Valtat et son fils (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madame Valtat et son fils, 1869 | Huile sur toile | $1,144,691 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Suzanne Valtat, Le jardin d'Agay | Oil on canvas | $516,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 3 | Suzanne Valtat sur le rivage d'Anthéor, 1904 | Oil paint | $374,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 4 | Le Jardin d'Agay au Soleil Couchant, 1902 | Huile sur toile | $313,153 | Artcurial | Jun 2014 |
| 5 | Paysage d'Espagne | Oil on canvas | $301,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 6 | Pins au bord de la mer dans le midi, 1904 | Oil paint | $283,341 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 7 | Voiliers au port, 1905 | Oil paint | $260,862 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 8 | L'atelier or Nu dans l'atelier, 1890 | Oil paint | $240,000 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 9 | Roses rouges aux cerises, 1941 | Oil paint | $229,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 10 | Les rochers rouges, 1900 | Oil paint | $218,750 | Christie's | May 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 695 | $30,921 |
| Other | 101 | $18,400 |
| Works on paper | 63 | $1,500 |
| Prints | 30 | $449 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $178,150 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 306 | $51,232 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 434 | $15,426 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,024 results from 59 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Valtat is a French artist with 1,400 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $24,894. 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 Valtat sold in 2026 for $57,308, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**8 Louis Valtat works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Louis Valtat work worth?

Across 1,016 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Valtat work is $24,894.

The median Louis Valtat painting sells for $30,921 across 728 lots.

The median Louis Valtat work on paper sells for $1,171 across 135 lots.

The median Louis Valtat print sells for $541 across 34 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Louis Valtat paintings typically sell for $12,600–$32,756 (the middle half of 345 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Valtat paintings typically sell for $31,070–$82,447 (the middle half of 309 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 | 44 | $541†‡ | $3,360 | 77.3% | 2026-04-17 |
| Paintings | 842 | $30,921†‡ | $1.1M | 86.5% | 2026-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 201 | $1,171†‡ | $150,000 | 67.2% | 2026-10-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $2,655‡ | $3,441‡ | — | 2025-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 84 | $141,646†‡ | $1.1M | — | 2026-06-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Louis Valtat's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (44 lots) median $541 with 77.3% sell-through. Paintings (842 lots) median $30,921, record $1,144,691. A typical Louis Valtat painting sells for around 57× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 84 lots) the median is $141,646.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $153–$948†‡ | $397†‡ | $3,360 |

† 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) | 345 | $12,600–$32,756†‡ | $20,315†‡ | $209,412 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 309 | $31,070–$82,447†‡ | $52,070†‡ | $1.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $104,788–$205,888 | $178,150 | $240,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 111 | $485–$2,864†‡ | $960†‡ | $18,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $9,080–$52,353 | $35,660 | $150,000 |

† 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 | 2008 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2012 | $374,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $150,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $112,559 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $3,441‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $3,360 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $2,655 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $2,431‡ |

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

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 Valtat worth?

Across 1,016 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Valtat work is $24,894. The median Louis Valtat painting sells for $30,921 across 728 lots. The median Louis Valtat work on paper sells for $1,171 across 135 lots. The median Louis Valtat print sells for $541 across 34 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louis Valtat paintings typically sell for $12,600–$32,756 (the middle half of 345 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Valtat paintings typically sell for $31,070–$82,447 (the middle half of 309 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 Valtat painting?

Based on 728 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Valtat painting is $30,921. 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 Valtat's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Valtat painting is $1,144,691.

### What is the average price of a Louis Valtat work on paper?

Based on 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Valtat work on paper is $1,171. 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 Valtat's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Valtat work on paper is $150,000.

### What is the average price of a Louis Valtat print?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Valtat print is $541. 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 Valtat's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Valtat print is $3,360.

### What is the average price of a small Louis Valtat painting?

Based on 345 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Valtat painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $20,315, 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 Valtat painting?

Based on 309 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Valtat painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $52,070, 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 Valtat's auction record?

Louis Valtat's auction record is $1,144,691, set in 2008.

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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 Valtat auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-valtat (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.