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# Louise Bonnet (b. 1970)

## What is Louise Bonnet’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Louise Bonnet at 3 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $76,162 including buyer’s premium (middle half $21,080–$153,304, n=10). The auction record is $738,348 for Faucethead (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faucethead, 2020 | Oil on linen | $738,348 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | The Ice Skater, 2015 | Oil paint | $731,607 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 3 | Tennis Player, 2015 | Oil on canvas | $679,506 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 4 | Lost at Sea, 2019 | Painting | $615,130 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | The Red Pants, 2016 | Oil paint | $406,400 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| 6 | Interior with Orange Bed, 2021 | Painting | $403,200 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 7 | The Tear, 2016 | Oil paint | $335,639 | Christie's | Feb 2023 |
| 8 | The Velour Jumpsuit, 2016 | Oil paint | $307,389 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Roped Butt, 2019 | Oil on linen | $261,222 | Sotheby's | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | The Shirt, 2017 | Oil paint | $203,246 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $284,305 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $37,800 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $335,639 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $120,871 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $21,930 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louise Bonnet is an artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $75,600.

A work by Louise Bonnet sold in 2026 for $90,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Louise Bonnet work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Louise Bonnet on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louise-bonnet?ref=kg:louise-bonnet) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Louise Bonnet work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louise Bonnet work is $75,600.

The median Louise Bonnet painting sells for $261,222 across 17 lots.

The median Louise Bonnet work on paper sells for $30,965 across 14 lots.

The median Louise Bonnet print sells for $889 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $889 | $889 | — | 2023-04-18 |
| Paintings | 20 | $261,222 | $738,348 | 85% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $30,965 | $81,900 | 93.3% | 2026-09-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $321,514 | $738,348 | — | 2026-02-26 |

Louise Bonnet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $889. Paintings (20 lots) median $261,222, record $738,348. A typical Louise Bonnet painting sells for around 294× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $321,514.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $97,943–$512,159 | $153,273 | $738,348 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $284,305–$404,800 | $335,639 | $731,607 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $17,640–$42,917 | $24,130 | $73,080 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $738,348 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $731,607 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $81,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $75,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $889 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $889 |

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 Louise Bonnet worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louise Bonnet work is $75,600. The median Louise Bonnet painting sells for $261,222 across 17 lots. The median Louise Bonnet work on paper sells for $30,965 across 14 lots. The median Louise Bonnet print sells for $889 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Louise Bonnet painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louise Bonnet painting is $261,222.

### What is Louise Bonnet's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louise Bonnet painting is $738,348.

### What is the average price of a Louise Bonnet work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louise Bonnet work on paper is $30,965.

### What is Louise Bonnet's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louise Bonnet work on paper is $81,900.

### What is the average price of a small Louise Bonnet work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louise Bonnet work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $24,130, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Louise Bonnet painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louise Bonnet painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $153,273, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Louise Bonnet's auction record?

Louise Bonnet's auction record is $738,348, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.