Lucien Coutaud (1901–1977)
What is Lucien Coutaud’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 83 auction results for Lucien Coutaud at 23 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $568 including buyer’s premium (middle half $172–$609, n=7). The auction record is $16,288 for Plage de l'Eroticomagie (2020, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plage de l'Eroticomagie, 1954 | Signée et datée en bas à gauche "Coutaud | $16,288 | Artcurial | Mar 2020 |
| 2 | Le Templier de Nîmes, 1965 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "Coutaud | $5,479 | Artcurial | Mar 2020 |
| 3 | PERSONNAGES DANS UN INTERIEUR, 1904 | Gouache | $4,954 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 4 | ELLE POUVAIT CHANTER, 1970 | Huile sur toile | $4,408 | Artcurial | May 2006 |
| 5 | Passe-temps | Tapisserie | $3,926 | Ader | Jun 2017 |
| 6 | DEUXIÈME MÉTAMORPHOSE, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $3,845 | Tajan | Jul 2021 |
| 7 | PAYSAGE PROVENCAL, 1977 | Gouache sur papier | $3,411 | Artcurial | Dec 2011 |
| 8 | Elle pouvait chanter, 1970 | Huile sur toile | $3,098 | Ader | Dec 2014 |
| 9 | Théâtre Ambulant | Gouache on paper | $3,010 | Tajan | Feb 2024 |
| 10 | Tous aimaient l’arbre, 1968 | Huile sur toile | $2,455 | Ader | Apr 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $1,480 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $558 |
| Other | 14 | $431 |
| Prints | 9 | $153 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $785 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $555 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 83 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Lucien Coutaud is a French artist with 169 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $555. 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 Lucien Coutaud sold in 2025 for $609, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucien Coutaud work is $555.
The median Lucien Coutaud work on paper sells for $505 across 30 lots.
The median Lucien Coutaud painting sells for $1,608 across 22 lots.
The median Lucien Coutaud print sells for $111 across 14 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 | 17 | $111‡ | $1,000 | 82.4% | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 31 | $1,608† | $16,288 | 71% | 2026-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $505† | $4,954 | 68.2% | 2026-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $4,954 | $16,288 | — | 2020-03-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Lucien Coutaud's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $111 with 82.4% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $1,608, record $16,288. A typical Lucien Coutaud painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $4,954.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $45–$114‡ | $63‡ | $260 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $58–$491‡ | $153‡ | $1,000 |
‡ 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) | 9 | $617–$1,315† | $799† | $1,824 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,571–$2,737† | $2,229† | $3,845 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $246–$680† | $555† | $4,954 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $419–$946 | $486 | $1,713 |
† 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 | 2020 | $16,288 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $5,479 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $4,954 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,010 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $571 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lucien Coutaud worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lucien Coutaud work is $555. The median Lucien Coutaud work on paper sells for $505 across 30 lots. The median Lucien Coutaud painting sells for $1,608 across 22 lots. The median Lucien Coutaud print sells for $111 across 14 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 Lucien Coutaud work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucien Coutaud work on paper is $505. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lucien Coutaud's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucien Coutaud work on paper is $4,954.
What is the average price of a Lucien Coutaud painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucien Coutaud painting is $1,608. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lucien Coutaud's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucien Coutaud painting is $16,288.
What is the average price of a Lucien Coutaud print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lucien Coutaud print is $111. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lucien Coutaud's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lucien Coutaud print is $1,000.
What is the average price of a small Lucien Coutaud work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lucien Coutaud work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $555, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lucien Coutaud's auction record?
Lucien Coutaud's auction record is $16,288, set in 2020.
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