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# Marie-Louise von Motesiczky (1906–1996)

## What is Marie-Louise von Motesiczky’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 110 auction results for Marie-Louise von Motesiczky at 4 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,626 including buyer’s premium (middle half $807–$2,765, n=11). The auction record is $25,785 for The Magic Fish (2021, Chiswick Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Magic Fish, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $25,785 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Snake charmer, 1964 | Oil and pastel on canvas | $21,466 | Chiswick Auctions | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Still-life with inkpot, ashtray and matches, 1906 | Ashtray and matches oil on canvas | $15,488 | Chiswick Auctions | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Still-life christmas mail (recto); Flower still-life (verso), 1988 | Oil and collage on canvas | $15,333 | Chiswick Auctions | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Cat with flowers, 1906 | Oil on canvas | $15,151 | Chiswick Auctions | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Woman with umbrella, 1960s | Oil on canvas | $13,033 | Chiswick Auctions | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Lorette in the Studio, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $12,371 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Circus Scene, 1906 | Oil on canvas | $10,943 | Chiswick Auctions | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Regent's Canal with Car, 1952 | Oil on canvas | $10,031 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Fiesta 2, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $9,200 | Chiswick Auctions | Jun 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 96 | $1,679 |
| Other | 5 | $1,220 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $958 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 68 | $2,091 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $1,176 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 110 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marie-Louise von Motesiczky is an Austrian-British artist with 130 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $1,519. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Marie-Louise von Motesiczky sold in 2026 for $3,485, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marie-Louise von Motesiczky work worth?

Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marie-Louise von Motesiczky work is $1,519.

The median Marie-Louise von Motesiczky painting sells for $1,687 across 93 lots.

The median Marie-Louise von Motesiczky work on paper sells for $523 across 11 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Marie-Louise von Motesiczky paintings typically sell for $1,073–$5,501 (the middle half of 61 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Marie-Louise von Motesiczky paintings typically sell for $690–$2,291 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 103 | $1,687 | $25,785 | 90.3% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $523 | $2,091 | 91.7% | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $15,410 | $25,785 | — | 2022-06-21 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $690–$2,291 | $1,261 | $6,397 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 61 | $1,073–$5,501 | $2,453 | $25,785 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $110–$849 | $378 | $1,626 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $70–$1,481 | $1,133 | $2,091 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $25,785 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $21,466 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,091 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,626 |

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 Marie-Louise von Motesiczky worth?

Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marie-Louise von Motesiczky work is $1,519. The median Marie-Louise von Motesiczky painting sells for $1,687 across 93 lots. The median Marie-Louise von Motesiczky work on paper sells for $523 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Marie-Louise von Motesiczky paintings typically sell for $1,073–$5,501 (the middle half of 61 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Marie-Louise von Motesiczky paintings typically sell for $690–$2,291 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Marie-Louise von Motesiczky painting?

Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marie-Louise von Motesiczky painting is $1,687.

### What is Marie-Louise von Motesiczky's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marie-Louise von Motesiczky painting is $25,785.

### What is the average price of a Marie-Louise von Motesiczky work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marie-Louise von Motesiczky work on paper is $523.

### What is Marie-Louise von Motesiczky's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marie-Louise von Motesiczky work on paper is $2,091.

### What is the average price of a medium Marie-Louise von Motesiczky painting?

Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marie-Louise von Motesiczky painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,453, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Marie-Louise von Motesiczky painting?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marie-Louise von Motesiczky painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,261, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Marie-Louise von Motesiczky's auction record?

Marie-Louise von Motesiczky's auction record is $25,785, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.