Maurice Levis (1860–1960)
What is Maurice Levis’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Maurice Levis at 15 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $745 including buyer’s premium (middle half $691–$1,637, n=5). The auction record is $17,246 for A Gypsy encampment; Boats on a river (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Gypsy encampment; Boats on a river, 1860 | Oil paint | $17,246 | Christie's | Mar 2004 |
| 2 | Village by a River, 1860 | Painting | $10,350 | Christie's | May 1998 |
| 3 | chateaux de josselin; le pont de vernon | — | $10,239 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 4 | Women washing clothes, 1860 | Painting | $6,036 | Christie's | Mar 2004 |
| 5 | A chateau on the Loire, 1860 | Oil paint | $5,890 | Christie's | Jan 2008 |
| 6 | A French river landscape, 1860 | Painting | $5,314 | Christie's | Sep 2003 |
| 7 | La Seine à Courbevoie, 1860 | Oil paint | $4,700 | Christie's | Oct 2000 |
| 8 | Le Matin au bord de la Cellune | — | $4,464 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 9 | Saint Dye sur Loire, 1860 | Oil paint | $3,710 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |
| 10 | Bord de la Noire, 1860 | Oil on canvas | $3,290 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $2,654 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $2,654 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,408 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Maurice Levis is a French artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,998. 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 Levis sold in 2009 for $3,290, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Maurice Levis on OpeningBid →What is a Maurice Levis work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Levis work is $1,998.
The median Maurice Levis painting sells for $1,637 across 24 lots.
The median Maurice Levis work on paper sells for $3,182 across 2 lots.
The median Maurice Levis print sells for $1,998 across 2 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 | 2 | $1,998 | $1,998 | — | 2012-11-15 |
| Paintings | 31 | $1,637†‡ | $17,246 | 77.4% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,182 | $3,710 | 66.7% | 2002-11-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Maurice Levis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,998. Paintings (31 lots) median $1,637, record $17,246.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $765–$5,602†‡ | $1,637†‡ | $17,246 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,380–$3,642‡ | $2,114‡ | $15,234‡ |
† 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 | 2004 | $17,246 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $15,234‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $3,710 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $2,654 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,998 |
‡ 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 Levis worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Levis work is $1,998. The median Maurice Levis painting sells for $1,637 across 24 lots. The median Maurice Levis work on paper sells for $3,182 across 2 lots. The median Maurice Levis print sells for $1,998 across 2 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 Levis painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maurice Levis painting is $1,637. 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 Levis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maurice Levis painting is $17,246.
What is the average price of a small Maurice Levis painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maurice Levis painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,637, 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 Maurice Levis's auction record?
Maurice Levis's auction record is $17,246, set in 2004.
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