Madeleine Lemaire (1845–1928)
What is Madeleine Lemaire’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Madeleine Lemaire at 18 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,388 including buyer’s premium (middle half $480–$6,782, n=6). The auction record is $19,800 for Tennis (1992, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennis | Oil on panel | $19,800 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 1992 |
| 2 | Tennis | Oil on canvas | $18,000 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 1992 |
| 3 | Cléo de Mérode, 1875 | Gouache sur traits de crayon | $12,191 | Artcurial | Feb 2025 |
| 4 | Les plaisirs et les jours, 1896 | Book with original watercolour and drawings | $8,421 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Iris, Mimosa et œillet | Aquarelle | $1,958 | Tajan | Nov 2014 |
| 6 | Élégante au chien | Aquarelle | $1,867 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Roses et muguets | Aquarelle | $1,068 | Ader | Apr 2011 |
| 8 | Bouquet de fleurs | Aquarelle | $908 | Daguerre | May 2026 |
| 9 | PANIER DE FLEURS, 1845 | Aquarelle | $849 | Osenat | Oct 2012 |
| 10 | Panier de roses, 1928 | Aquarelle | $455 | Artcurial | Sep 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $849 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Madeleine Lemaire is a French artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $863. 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 Madeleine Lemaire sold in 2026 for $908, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Madeleine Lemaire work is $863.
The median Madeleine Lemaire work on paper sells for $668 across 14 lots.
The median Madeleine Lemaire painting sells for $1,546 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $1,546† | $19,800 | 46.7% | 2026-02-09 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $668†‡ | $8,421 | 60.9% | 2026-05-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $225–$908†‡ | $780†‡ | $1,958 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $489–$1,295†‡ | $556†‡ | $1,867 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1992 | $19,800 |
| Paintings | 1992 | $18,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $8,421 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,958 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Madeleine Lemaire worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Madeleine Lemaire work is $863. The median Madeleine Lemaire work on paper sells for $668 across 14 lots. The median Madeleine Lemaire painting sells for $1,546 across 7 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 Madeleine Lemaire work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Madeleine Lemaire work on paper is $668. 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 Madeleine Lemaire's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Madeleine Lemaire work on paper is $8,421.
What is the average price of a Madeleine Lemaire painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Madeleine Lemaire painting is $1,546. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Madeleine Lemaire's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Madeleine Lemaire painting is $19,800.
What is Madeleine Lemaire's auction record?
Madeleine Lemaire's auction record is $19,800, set in 1992.
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