Marie Laurencin (1885–1956)
What is Marie Laurencin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,092 auction results for Marie Laurencin at 96 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,193 including buyer’s premium (middle half $295–$21,515, n=90). The auction record is $602,500 for Femme aux tulipes (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Femme aux tulipes, 1936 | Oil paint | $602,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | LAURENCIN, MARIE (1885-1956), 1928 | Oil/canvas | $450,000 | Grogan & Company | Dec 1992 |
| 3 | La réception des jeunes filles, 1932 | Oil paint | $323,241 | Sotheby's | Sep 2023 |
| 4 | Trois femmes avec fleurs, 1949 | Oil paint | $288,388 | Christie's | Dec 1999 |
| 5 | LES GRANDS ANGES | Oil on canvas | $251,218 | Sotheby's | Jun 2011 |
| 6 | Turquerie, 1937 | Oil on canvas | $241,300 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 7 | Ballerines au repos | Oil on canvas | $221,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2013 |
| 8 | Les deux amies, 1927 | Oil paint | $220,233 | Christie's | Jun 2002 |
| 9 | Jeune fille à la mandoline, 1935 | Oil paint | $209,809 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 10 | Musique, 1938 | Oil paint | $199,167 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 207 | $59,700 |
| Works on paper | 161 | $9,400 |
| Other | 147 | $9,093 |
| Prints | 335 | $660 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 117 | $58,190 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 658 | $2,259 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $509 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,092 results from 96 houses · How we compute these figures
Marie Laurencin is a French artist with 1,508 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,160. 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 Marie Laurencin sold in 2026 for $4,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,070 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marie Laurencin work is $2,160.
The median Marie Laurencin print sells for $587 across 463 lots.
The median Marie Laurencin work on paper sells for $9,026 across 261 lots.
The median Marie Laurencin painting sells for $52,350 across 250 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Marie Laurencin prints typically sell for $304–$1,100 (the middle half of 373 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Marie Laurencin work on papers typically sell for $4,002–$17,606 (the middle half of 228 sold 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 | 610 | $587†‡ | $9,000 | 75.9% | 2026-09-17 |
| Paintings | 277 | $52,350†‡ | $602,500 | 90.3% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 304 | $9,026†‡ | $68,328 | 85.9% | 2026-10-16 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,386‡ | $2,733 | 66.7% | 2009-04-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 62 | $147,850†‡ | $602,500 | — | 2026-06-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Marie Laurencin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (610 lots) median $587 with 75.9% sell-through. Paintings (277 lots) median $52,350, record $602,500. A typical Marie Laurencin painting sells for around 89× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 62 lots) the median is $147,850.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 373 | $304–$1,100†‡ | $606†‡ | $9,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $310–$1,018†‡ | $510†‡ | $2,522 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $228–$509† | $261† | $1,726 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 148 | $18,093–$62,803†‡ | $35,474†‡ | $288,388 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 83 | $67,400–$148,585†‡ | $106,250†‡ | $602,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 228 | $4,002–$17,606†‡ | $9,101†‡ | $56,907 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $4,972–$27,508 | $6,844 | $68,328 |
† 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 | 2010 | $602,500 |
| Paintings | 1992 | $450,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $68,328 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $56,907 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $9,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $7,517 |
| Photography | 2009 | $2,733 |
| Photography | 2006 | $39‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Marie Laurencin worth?
Across 1,070 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marie Laurencin work is $2,160. The median Marie Laurencin print sells for $587 across 463 lots. The median Marie Laurencin work on paper sells for $9,026 across 261 lots. The median Marie Laurencin painting sells for $52,350 across 250 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Marie Laurencin prints typically sell for $304–$1,100 (the middle half of 373 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Marie Laurencin work on papers typically sell for $4,002–$17,606 (the middle half of 228 sold 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 Marie Laurencin print?
Based on 463 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marie Laurencin print is $587. 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 Marie Laurencin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marie Laurencin print is $9,000.
What is the average price of a Marie Laurencin work on paper?
Based on 261 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marie Laurencin work on paper is $9,026. 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 Marie Laurencin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marie Laurencin work on paper is $68,328.
What is the average price of a Marie Laurencin painting?
Based on 250 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marie Laurencin painting is $52,350. 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 Marie Laurencin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marie Laurencin painting is $602,500.
What is the average price of a small Marie Laurencin print?
Based on 373 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marie Laurencin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $606, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Marie Laurencin work on paper?
Based on 228 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marie Laurencin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,101, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Marie Laurencin's auction record?
Marie Laurencin's auction record is $602,500, set in 2010.
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