Louise Abbéma (1858–1927)
What is Louise Abbéma’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Louise Abbéma at 11 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,151 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,734–$5,535, n=6). The auction record is $138,600 for Portrait of Renée Delmas de Pont-Jest (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of Renée Delmas de Pont-Jest, 1875 | Oil on canvas | $138,600 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Flora, 1913 | Oil paint | $31,070 | Christie's | Oct 2002 |
| 3 | Portrait de jeune femme, 1875 | Sur sa toile d’origine | $17,979 | Tajan | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | A Faithful Companion | Oil on canvas | $15,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 5 | Jeune femme aux fleurs, 1894 | Oil on canvas | $8,738 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | An allegory of love, 1858 | Oil paint | $8,376 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 7 | Le Retour du printemps, 1895 | Huile sur toile | $7,488 | Ader | May 2025 |
| 8 | Une jeune femme se poudrant, 1853 | Painting | $6,579 | Bonhams | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | A Vase of Irises on the Terrace | Oil on canvas | $6,250 | Sotheby's | Jan 2010 |
| 10 | In the boudoir, 1858 | Oil paint | $3,164 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $6,415 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $8,738 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Louise Abbéma is a French artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $6,250. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Louise Abbéma is recorded as sold in 2026 for $7,606; 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 Louise Abbéma on OpeningBid →What is a Louise Abbéma work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louise Abbéma work is $6,250.
The median Louise Abbéma painting sells for $3,164 across 15 lots.
The median Louise Abbéma work on paper sells for $8,376 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $3,164‡ | $138,600 | 75% | 2026-07-05 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $8,376 | $8,376 | — | 2005-06-08 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $1,532–$2,277‡ | $1,789‡ | $2,671‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $4,018–$13,434 | $7,659 | $138,600 |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $138,600 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $31,070 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $8,376 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louise Abbéma worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louise Abbéma work is $6,250. The median Louise Abbéma painting sells for $3,164 across 15 lots. The median Louise Abbéma work on paper sells for $8,376 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Louise Abbéma painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louise Abbéma painting is $3,164. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Louise Abbéma's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louise Abbéma painting is $138,600.
What is Louise Abbéma's auction record?
Louise Abbéma's auction record is $138,600, set in 2022.
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