Ludwig Bemelmans (1898–1962)
Ludwig Bemelmans is an American artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $5,270. 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 Ludwig Bemelmans sold in 2026 for $8,255, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig Bemelmans work is $5,270.
The median Ludwig Bemelmans work on paper sells for $7,564 across 24 lots.
The median Ludwig Bemelmans painting sells for $15,076 across 6 lots.
The median Ludwig Bemelmans print sells for $8,255 across 1 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 | 1 | $8,255 | $8,255 | — | 2026-06-18 |
| Paintings | 7 | $15,076‡ | $45,864 | 85.7% | 2010-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $7,564† | $64,620 | 75% | 2020-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,040 | $5,040 | — | 2011-11-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $63,000 | $64,620 | — | 2021-12-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ludwig Bemelmans's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $8,255. Paintings (7 lots) median $15,076, record $45,864. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $63,000.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $4,350–$12,900 | $7,629 | $23,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $4,160–$22,500† | $5,340† | $64,620 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $64,620 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $60,305 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $45,864 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $15,076 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $8,255 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $5,040 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ludwig Bemelmans worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig Bemelmans work is $5,270. The median Ludwig Bemelmans work on paper sells for $7,564 across 24 lots. The median Ludwig Bemelmans painting sells for $15,076 across 6 lots. The median Ludwig Bemelmans print sells for $8,255 across 1 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 Ludwig Bemelmans work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ludwig Bemelmans work on paper is $7,564. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ludwig Bemelmans's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ludwig Bemelmans work on paper is $64,620.
What is the average price of a medium Ludwig Bemelmans work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ludwig Bemelmans work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,340, 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 small Ludwig Bemelmans work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ludwig Bemelmans work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,629, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Ludwig Bemelmans's auction record?
Ludwig Bemelmans's auction record is $64,620, set in 2011.
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