Louise Janin
What is Louise Janin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 190 auction results for Louise Janin at 9 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,253 including buyer’s premium (middle half $446–$2,959, n=5). The auction record is $13,335 for Les Plantes dressées (2023, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Plantes dressées, 1934 | Huile sur panneau | $13,335 | Ader | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Composition, 1935 | Huile sur panneau | $12,610 | Ader | Dec 2023 |
| 3 | Ascension, 1935 | Huile sur isorel | $11,215 | Ader | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Oraison, 1955 | Huile sur toile | $8,131 | Ader | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Fantaisie nocturne, 1921 | Huile sur toile | $7,860 | Artcurial | Oct 2016 |
| 6 | Envol, 1951 | Painting | $3,250 | Rago Arts | Sep 2021 |
| 7 | Idole féminine | Terre cuite | $2,973 | Ader | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Drame conjugal, 1893 | Oil paint | $2,959 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | The Girl, 1925 | Mixed media | $2,813 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2013 |
| 10 | La Nymphe | Huile sur toile | $2,253 | Ader | Mar 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $7,860 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $2,813 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,091 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 190 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Louise Janin is a Swiss artist with 199 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $271. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Louise Janin sold in 2026 for $2,959, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Louise Janin on OpeningBid →What is a Louise Janin work worth?
Across 189 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louise Janin work is $271.
The median Louise Janin work on paper sells for $254 across 162 lots.
The median Louise Janin painting sells for $2,959 across 15 lots.
The median Louise Janin sculpture sells for $2,973 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Louise Janin work on papers typically sell for $195–$379 (the middle half of 123 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Louise Janin work on papers typically sell for $89–$216 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $2,959† | $13,335 | 93.8% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 164 | $254† | $2,813 | — | 2026-03-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,973 | $2,973 | — | 2025-06-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $5,555† | $13,335 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,478–$7,233† | $3,031† | $13,335 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 123 | $195–$379† | $283† | $1,624† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $89–$216† | $141† | $2,813 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $13,335 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $12,610 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,973 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,813 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,624† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louise Janin worth?
Across 189 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louise Janin work is $271. The median Louise Janin work on paper sells for $254 across 162 lots. The median Louise Janin painting sells for $2,959 across 15 lots. The median Louise Janin sculpture sells for $2,973 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louise Janin work on papers typically sell for $195–$379 (the middle half of 123 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Louise Janin work on papers typically sell for $89–$216 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Louise Janin work on paper?
Based on 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louise Janin work on paper is $254. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Louise Janin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louise Janin work on paper is $2,813.
What is the average price of a Louise Janin painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louise Janin painting is $2,959. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Louise Janin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louise Janin painting is $13,335.
What is the average price of a small Louise Janin work on paper?
Based on 123 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louise Janin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $283, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Louise Janin work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louise Janin work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $141, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Louise Janin's auction record?
Louise Janin's auction record is $13,335, set in 2023.
See the full Louise Janin record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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