Louis Vivin (1861–1936)
Louis Vivin is a French artist with 100 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,658. 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 Vivin sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $3,750 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Vivin work is $3,658.
The median Louis Vivin painting sells for $3,750 across 57 lots.
The median Louis Vivin work on paper sells for $2,765 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Vivin paintings typically sell for $3,199–$6,759 (the middle half of 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 77 | $3,750†‡ | $27,924 | 74% | 2025-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,765 | $4,399 | — | 2019-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $19,937 | $27,924 | — | 2007-09-12 |
† 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) | 19 | $1,090–$2,898†‡ | $1,840†‡ | $6,557 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $3,199–$6,759†‡ | $4,961†‡ | $27,924 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,885–$4,022 | $2,765 | $4,399 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $27,924 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $19,937 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $4,399 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $4,022 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Vivin worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Vivin work is $3,658. The median Louis Vivin painting sells for $3,750 across 57 lots. The median Louis Vivin work on paper sells for $2,765 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Vivin paintings typically sell for $3,199–$6,759 (the middle half of 38 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 Vivin painting?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Vivin painting is $3,750. 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 Vivin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Vivin painting is $27,924.
What is the average price of a medium Louis Vivin painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Vivin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,961, 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 small Louis Vivin painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Vivin painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,840, 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 Vivin's auction record?
Louis Vivin's auction record is $27,924, set in 2007.
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