Louise Bourgeois (1911–2010)
What is Louise Bourgeois’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 817 auction results for Louise Bourgeois at 52 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,859 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,260–$20,588, n=136). The auction record is $32,804,500 for Spider (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spider, 1996 | Bronze | $32,804,500 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Spider, 1996 | Bronze | $32,055,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 3 | Spider, 1996 | Bronze | $28,165,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | Spider IV, 1996 | Bronze | $16,671,475 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 5 | Spider II, 1995 | Bronze | $11,562,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Spider, 1996 | Bronze | $10,722,500 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 7 | Spider IV, 1996 | Bronze | $6,885,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 8 | Spider III, 1995 | Steel | $6,588,975 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 9 | Spider V, 1999 | Stainless steel | $5,550,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 10 | Spider III, 1995 | Stainless steel | $4,562,500 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 149 | $422,500 |
| Works on paper | 123 | $30,000 |
| Other | 76 | $11,942 |
| Prints | 326 | $5,579 |
| Paintings | 39 | $3,328 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 50 | $1,211,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 425 | $10,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 210 | $9,100 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 817 results from 52 houses · How we compute these figures
Louise Bourgeois is a French artist with 972 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $10,000. 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 Louise Bourgeois sold in 2026 for $14,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 814 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louise Bourgeois work is $10,000.
The median Louise Bourgeois print sells for $5,250 across 422 lots.
The median Louise Bourgeois sculpture sells for $390,562 across 138 lots.
The median Louise Bourgeois work on paper sells for $36,474 across 110 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Louise Bourgeois prints typically sell for $3,140–$9,747 (the middle half of 247 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Louise Bourgeois prints typically sell for $3,174–$10,080 (the middle half of 145 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 | 481 | $5,250†‡ | $920,750 | 87.7% | 2026-10-30 |
| Paintings | 12 | $114,750 | $2.1M | — | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 126 | $36,474†‡ | $2.6M | 87.3% | 2026-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 151 | $390,562‡ | $32.8M | 91.4% | 2026-10-22 |
| Photography | 11 | $1,708‡ | $22,860 | 63.6% | 2026-02-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 157 | $604,353‡ | $32.8M | — | 2026-10-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Louise Bourgeois's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (481 lots) median $5,250 with 87.7% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $114,750, record $2,065,798. A typical Louise Bourgeois painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 157 lots) the median is $604,353.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 247 | $3,140–$9,747†‡ | $5,193†‡ | $882,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 145 | $3,174–$10,080†‡ | $5,332†‡ | $696,345 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $9,875–$206,027† | $29,747† | $920,750 |
† 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) | 5 | $40,346–$74,247 | $50,372 | $158,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1.1M–$1.5M | $1.5M | $2.1M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 77 | $22,500–$60,806†‡ | $35,798†‡ | $315,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $8,438–$127,617 | $43,803 | $2.6M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 78 | $24,382–$248,125‡ | $57,500‡ | $1.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $425,218–$2.1M | $711,289 | $6.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $1.3M–$5.3M‡ | $2.5M‡ | $32.8M |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,657–$5,278‡ | $2,036‡ | $22,860 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $32.8M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $32.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2.6M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1.6M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1.5M |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $920,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $882,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louise Bourgeois worth?
Across 814 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louise Bourgeois work is $10,000. The median Louise Bourgeois print sells for $5,250 across 422 lots. The median Louise Bourgeois sculpture sells for $390,562 across 138 lots. The median Louise Bourgeois work on paper sells for $36,474 across 110 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louise Bourgeois prints typically sell for $3,140–$9,747 (the middle half of 247 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Louise Bourgeois prints typically sell for $3,174–$10,080 (the middle half of 145 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 Louise Bourgeois print?
Based on 422 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louise Bourgeois print is $5,250. 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 Louise Bourgeois's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louise Bourgeois print is $920,750.
What is the average price of a Louise Bourgeois sculpture?
Based on 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louise Bourgeois sculpture is $390,562. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Louise Bourgeois's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louise Bourgeois sculpture is $32,804,500.
What is the average price of a Louise Bourgeois work on paper?
Based on 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louise Bourgeois work on paper is $36,474. 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 Louise Bourgeois's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louise Bourgeois work on paper is $2,591,000.
What is the average price of a small Louise Bourgeois print?
Based on 247 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louise Bourgeois print (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,193, 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 Louise Bourgeois print?
Based on 145 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louise Bourgeois print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,332, 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 Louise Bourgeois's auction record?
Louise Bourgeois's auction record is $32,804,500, set in 2023.
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