Maurice Denis (1870–1943)
What is Maurice Denis’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 429 auction results for Maurice Denis at 41 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,850 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,228–$44,044, n=53). The auction record is $2,629,000 for La Cuisinière (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Cuisinière, 1893 | Oil paint | $2,629,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 2 | Avril ou Les anémones, 1891 | Oil paint | $2,265,657 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Légende de chevalerie ou Trois jeunes princesses (Première version à la gouache), 1893 | Gouache sur carton | $868,541 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 4 | Légende de Chevalerie ou Trois jeunes princesses (Première version à la gouache), 1893 | Gouache on board | $762,127 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | L’Île Chevalier - 1894 | Huile sur toile | $759,696 | Artcurial | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Sancta Martha, 1893 | Oil paint | $733,956 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 7 | Maternité à la pomme, 1897 | Oil paint | $708,334 | Christie's | Feb 2018 |
| 8 | Après-midi dans les bois, 1900 | Oil paint | $665,600 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 9 | Le réveil d'Ulysse, 1914 | Oil paint | $509,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 10 | Les jeux des laveuses, 1914 | Oil paint | $437,000 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 176 | $35,084 |
| Other | 40 | $19,813 |
| Works on paper | 30 | $5,879 |
| Prints | 108 | $932 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 104 | $40,710 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $33,328 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 205 | $4,410 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 429 results from 41 houses · How we compute these figures
Maurice Denis is a French artist with 602 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $13,128. 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 Maurice Denis sold in 2026 for $71,134, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 424 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Denis work is $13,128.
The median Maurice Denis painting sells for $30,938 across 201 lots.
The median Maurice Denis print sells for $997 across 118 lots.
The median Maurice Denis work on paper sells for $4,575 across 74 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Maurice Denis paintings typically sell for $12,765–$39,820 (the middle half of 94 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Maurice Denis prints typically sell for $444–$1,696 (the middle half of 93 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 | 152 | $997‡ | $75,333 | 77.6% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 244 | $30,938†‡ | $2.6M | 82.4% | 2026-10-24 |
| Works on Paper | 89 | $4,575†‡ | $868,541 | 83.1% | 2026-06-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 52 | $198,412† | $2.6M | — | 2026-10-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Maurice Denis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (152 lots) median $997 with 77.6% sell-through. Paintings (244 lots) median $30,938, record $2,629,000. A typical Maurice Denis painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 52 lots) the median is $198,412.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 93 | $444–$1,696‡ | $932‡ | $75,333 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $947–$2,342‡ | $1,391‡ | $20,416‡ |
‡ 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) | 94 | $12,765–$39,820†‡ | $22,912†‡ | $733,956 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 82 | $24,633–$113,822†‡ | $48,557†‡ | $2.6M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $31,309–$252,162 | $65,052 | $509,000 |
† 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) | 57 | $927–$16,985†‡ | $3,150†‡ | $868,541 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,278–$44,631‡ | $7,324‡ | $95,735 |
† 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 | 2015 | $2.6M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $868,541 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $762,127 |
| Prints & Editions | 1990 | $75,333 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $20,416‡ |
‡ 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 Maurice Denis worth?
Across 424 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Denis work is $13,128. The median Maurice Denis painting sells for $30,938 across 201 lots. The median Maurice Denis print sells for $997 across 118 lots. The median Maurice Denis work on paper sells for $4,575 across 74 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Maurice Denis paintings typically sell for $12,765–$39,820 (the middle half of 94 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Maurice Denis prints typically sell for $444–$1,696 (the middle half of 93 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 Maurice Denis painting?
Based on 201 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Denis painting is $30,938. 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 Maurice Denis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice Denis painting is $2,629,000.
What is the average price of a Maurice Denis print?
Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Denis print is $997. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Maurice Denis's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice Denis print is $75,333.
What is the average price of a Maurice Denis work on paper?
Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Denis work on paper is $4,575. 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 Maurice Denis's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice Denis work on paper is $868,541.
What is the average price of a small Maurice Denis painting?
Based on 94 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maurice Denis painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $22,912, 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 Maurice Denis print?
Based on 93 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maurice Denis print (small (under 50 cm)) is $932, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Maurice Denis's auction record?
Maurice Denis's auction record is $2,629,000, set in 2015.
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