> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maurice-denis · updated 2026-11-02

# Maurice Denis (1870–1943)

## What is Maurice Denis’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 176 | $35,084 |
| Other | 40 | $19,813 |
| Works on paper | 30 | $5,879 |
| Prints | 108 | $932 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**2 Maurice Denis works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Maurice Denis work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Maurice Denis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maurice-denis (updated 2026-11-02).

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.