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# Madeleine Lemaire (1845–1928)

## What is Madeleine Lemaire’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $849 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Madeleine Lemaire work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Madeleine Lemaire work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Madeleine Lemaire auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/madeleine-lemaire (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.