Louise Bourgeois (1911–2010)
Louise Bourgeois is a French artist with 122 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $8,939. 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 $223,605, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Louise Bourgeois on OpeningBid →What is a Louise Bourgeois work worth?
Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louise Bourgeois work is $8,939.
The median Louise Bourgeois print sells for $5,683 across 58 lots.
The median Louise Bourgeois sculpture sells for $317,221 across 19 lots.
The median Louise Bourgeois work on paper sells for $89,027 across 14 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Louise Bourgeois prints typically sell for $2,228–$6,831 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Louise Bourgeois prints typically sell for $3,415–$8,970 (the middle half of 23 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 | 64 | $5,683†‡ | $160,501 | 90.6% | 2026-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $89,027 | $193,750 | — | 2020-10-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 22 | $317,221 | $1.6M | 86.4% | 2026-04-16 |
| Photography | 3 | $3,720 | $4,412 | 66.7% | 2000-05-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $223,605 | $1.6M | — | 2026-04-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $2,228–$6,831†‡ | $4,112†‡ | $87,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $3,415–$8,970‡ | $6,426‡ | $12,367 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $48,784–$104,819 | $68,750 | $130,446 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $78,054–$120,269 | $107,100 | $193,750 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $150,987–$407,430 | $217,968 | $1.6M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $1.6M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $1.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $193,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $160,501 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $130,446 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $87,500 |
| Photography | 2000 | $4,412 |
| Photography | 1999 | $3,029 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louise Bourgeois worth?
Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louise Bourgeois work is $8,939. The median Louise Bourgeois print sells for $5,683 across 58 lots. The median Louise Bourgeois sculpture sells for $317,221 across 19 lots. The median Louise Bourgeois work on paper sells for $89,027 across 14 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louise Bourgeois prints typically sell for $2,228–$6,831 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Louise Bourgeois prints typically sell for $3,415–$8,970 (the middle half of 23 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 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louise Bourgeois print is $5,683. 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 $160,501.
What is the average price of a Louise Bourgeois sculpture?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louise Bourgeois sculpture is $317,221.
What is Louise Bourgeois's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louise Bourgeois sculpture is $1,580,599.
What is the average price of a Louise Bourgeois work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louise Bourgeois work on paper is $89,027.
What is Louise Bourgeois's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louise Bourgeois work on paper is $193,750.
What is the average price of a small Louise Bourgeois print?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louise Bourgeois print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,112, 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 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louise Bourgeois print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,426, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Louise Bourgeois's auction record?
Louise Bourgeois's auction record is $1,580,599, set in 2020.
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