Mathurin Moreau (1822–1912)
What is Mathurin Moreau’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 296 auction results for Mathurin Moreau at 86 houses since 218. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,337 including buyer’s premium (middle half $789–$3,543, n=34). The auction record is $91,144 for La Source (The Source) (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Source (The Source) | White marble, on a red marble base | $91,144 | Sotheby's | Jul 2024 |
| 2 | A FRENCH BRONZE FIGURAL GROUP OF TWO CLASSICAL MAIDENS | Bronze | $88,194 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 3 | L'immortalité | Bronze | $40,226 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jan 2020 |
| 4 | AN ASSEMBLED FRENCH ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE THREE-PIECE CLOCK GARNITURE | Ormolu and patinated bronze | $40,021 | Christie's | Apr 2009 |
| 5 | A pair of standing allegorical figures of reading and writing | Bronze, green-brown patina | $38,347 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 6 | Cleopatra | Polychrome-patinated bronze | $36,375 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 7 | Libellule, 1900 | Marble | $32,500 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 8 | 芙洛尔和泽费罗斯, 19世纪作 | 青铜 | $29,516 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2009 |
| 9 | Libelle | Carved Marble | $27,025 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jan 2007 |
| 10 | Woman with Flowers | White marble, on a white marble base | $25,445 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $4,914 |
| Sculpture | 155 | $3,715 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $5,138 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 109 | $4,129 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $809 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 296 results from 86 houses · How we compute these figures
Mathurin Moreau is a French artist with 340 auction lots recorded since 0218, median price $3,081. 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 Mathurin Moreau sold in 2026 for $4,162, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mathurin Moreau work is $3,081.
The median Mathurin Moreau sculpture sells for $2,400 across 228 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Mathurin Moreau sculptures typically sell for $1,354–$6,764 (the middle half of 152 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Mathurin Moreau sculptures typically sell for $505–$1,804 (the middle half of 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 277 | $2,400†‡ | $91,144 | 82.3% | 2026-07-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $29,516‡ | $91,144 | — | 2024-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $505–$1,804†‡ | $805†‡ | $91,144 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 152 | $1,354–$6,764†‡ | $3,081†‡ | $88,194 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,600–$4,600†‡ | $4,375†‡ | $40,226 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $91,144 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $88,194 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mathurin Moreau worth?
Across 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mathurin Moreau work is $3,081. The median Mathurin Moreau sculpture sells for $2,400 across 228 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mathurin Moreau sculptures typically sell for $1,354–$6,764 (the middle half of 152 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Mathurin Moreau sculptures typically sell for $505–$1,804 (the middle half of 42 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 Mathurin Moreau sculpture?
Based on 228 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mathurin Moreau sculpture is $2,400. 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 Mathurin Moreau's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mathurin Moreau sculpture is $91,144.
What is the average price of a medium Mathurin Moreau sculpture?
Based on 152 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mathurin Moreau sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,081, 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 Mathurin Moreau sculpture?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mathurin Moreau sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $805, 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 Mathurin Moreau's auction record?
Mathurin Moreau's auction record is $91,144, set in 2024.
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