Louis Xv
What is Louis Xv’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Louis Xv at 7 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $477 including buyer’s premium (middle half $210–$820, n=6). The auction record is $34,627 for Le Sacre de Louis XV, Roy de France & de Navarre, dans l'Eglise de Reims, le dimanche XXV octobre MDCCXXII. [Paris, imprimé au frais du roi, 1731]. (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Représentation des fêtes données par la ville de Strasbourg, reliure de Padeloup, [1745] | Engraved illustrations and text, bound in red morocco leather with gilt tooling | $18,302 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 2 | Le Sacre de Louis XV, Roy de France et de Navarre, livre gravé, maroquin bleu, 1731 | Engraved book with hand-colored plates, bound in blue morocco leather | $8,447 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 20 | $801 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $637 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Louis Xv is a French artist with 269 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,076. 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 Xv sold in 2025 for $1,188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Louis Xv on OpeningBid →What is a Louis Xv work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Xv work is $1,076.
The median Louis Xv work on paper sells for $18,302 across 1 lots.
The median Louis Xv sculpture sells for $4,924 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $18,302 | $18,302 | 50% | 2016-04-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,924‡ | $4,924‡ | — | 2024-06-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $18,302 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $4,924‡ |
‡ 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 Xv worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Xv work is $1,076. The median Louis Xv work on paper sells for $18,302 across 1 lots. The median Louis Xv sculpture sells for $4,924 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 Louis Xv's auction record?
Louis Xv's auction record is $18,302, set in 2016.
See the full Louis Xv record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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