Maurice Denis (1870–1943)
Maurice Denis is a French artist with 176 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,725. 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 is recorded as sold in 2026 for $63,576; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Maurice Denis on OpeningBid →What is a Maurice Denis work worth?
Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Denis work is $1,725.
The median Maurice Denis print sells for $1,100 across 75 lots.
The median Maurice Denis painting sells for $15,404 across 23 lots.
The median Maurice Denis work on paper sells for $2,185 across 15 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Maurice Denis prints typically sell for $757–$2,227 (the middle half of 47 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 | 100 | $1,100†‡ | $14,150 | 75% | 2026-07-26 |
| Paintings | 27 | $15,404‡ | $220,709 | 85.2% | 2026-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $2,185†‡ | $10,313 | 93.8% | 2026-04-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $94‡ | $94‡ | — | 2026-04-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $72,810‡ | $220,709 | — | 2026-05-19 |
† 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 (100 lots) median $1,100 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $15,404, record $220,709. A typical Maurice Denis painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $72,810.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $757–$2,227†‡ | $1,610†‡ | $14,150 |
† 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) | 12 | $7,767–$22,105‡ | $8,985‡ | $220,709 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $15,404–$38,691‡ | $31,863‡ | $206,253 |
‡ 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) | 9 | $1,639–$3,663†‡ | $2,185†‡ | $10,313 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,918–$5,029†‡ | $3,670†‡ | $6,790‡ |
† 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 | 2005 | $220,709 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $206,253 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $14,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $10,313 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $9,020 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $6,790‡ |
| Photography | 2026 | $94‡ |
‡ 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 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Denis work is $1,725. The median Maurice Denis print sells for $1,100 across 75 lots. The median Maurice Denis painting sells for $15,404 across 23 lots. The median Maurice Denis work on paper sells for $2,185 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Maurice Denis prints typically sell for $757–$2,227 (the middle half of 47 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 print?
Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Denis print is $1,100. 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 print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice Denis print is $14,150.
What is the average price of a Maurice Denis painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Denis painting is $15,404. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Maurice Denis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice Denis painting is $220,709.
What is the average price of a Maurice Denis work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Denis work on paper is $2,185. 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 $10,313.
What is the average price of a small Maurice Denis print?
Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maurice Denis print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,610, 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 painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maurice Denis painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,985, 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 $220,709, set in 2005.
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