Maximilien Luce (1858–1941)
What is Maximilien Luce’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,351 auction results for Maximilien Luce at 78 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,865 including buyer’s premium (middle half $715–$19,024, n=136). The auction record is $4,226,500 for Notre-Dame de Paris (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre-Dame de Paris, 1900 | Oil paint | $4,226,500 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 2 | La Seine au pont Saint-Michel, 1900 | Oil paint | $2,840,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 3 | SAINT-TROPEZ | Oil on canvas | $1,414,872 | Sotheby's | Feb 2011 |
| 4 | Le quai Conti | Oil on canvas | $1,082,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 5 | La Seine au pont Saint-Michel, 1900 | Oil paint | $1,047,500 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 6 | Une Cuisine, 1888 | Oil on canvas | $1,002,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | Rochers dans la mer, 1893 | Oil paint | $999,233 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Le quai Conti, 1894 | Oil paint | $845,500 | Christie's | May 2002 |
| 9 | Le Pont-Neuf, La Seine, Petit bras | Oil on canvas | $842,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2011 |
| 10 | La maison de Suzanne Valadon, 1895 | Oil paint | $667,800 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 648 | $14,400 |
| Works on paper | 109 | $787 |
| Prints | 71 | $782 |
| Other | 179 | $757 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $166,581 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 326 | $17,692 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 527 | $3,750 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,351 results from 78 houses · How we compute these figures
Maximilien Luce is a French artist with 1,890 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $6,295. 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 Maximilien Luce sold in 2026 for $48,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,335 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maximilien Luce work is $6,295.
The median Maximilien Luce painting sells for $13,051 across 729 lots.
The median Maximilien Luce work on paper sells for $747 across 361 lots.
The median Maximilien Luce print sells for $668 across 96 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Maximilien Luce paintings typically sell for $4,601–$16,397 (the middle half of 334 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Maximilien Luce paintings typically sell for $10,978–$40,072 (the middle half of 328 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 | 118 | $668†‡ | $4,348 | 81.4% | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 862 | $13,051†‡ | $4.2M | 84.6% | 2026-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 431 | $747†‡ | $134,791† | 83.8% | 2026-10-16 |
| Photography | 1 | $440 | $440 | — | 2018-05-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 67 | $151,200†‡ | $4.2M | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Maximilien Luce's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (118 lots) median $668 with 81.4% sell-through. Paintings (862 lots) median $13,051, record $4,226,500. A typical Maximilien Luce painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 67 lots) the median is $151,200.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 74 | $356–$997†‡ | $630†‡ | $3,688 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $567–$2,750 | $2,160 | $4,348 |
† 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) | 334 | $4,601–$16,397†‡ | $7,565†‡ | $252,970 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 328 | $10,978–$40,072†‡ | $18,749†‡ | $4.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $44,294–$223,048 | $167,790 | $302,500 |
† 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) | 281 | $291–$1,190†‡ | $581†‡ | $89,933 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $1,988–$15,600†‡ | $7,609†‡ | $120,346 |
† 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 | 2011 | $4.2M |
| Paintings | 2007 | $2.8M |
| Works on Paper | 1989 | $134,791† |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $120,346 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $4,348 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,688 |
| Photography | 2018 | $440 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Maximilien Luce worth?
Across 1,335 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maximilien Luce work is $6,295. The median Maximilien Luce painting sells for $13,051 across 729 lots. The median Maximilien Luce work on paper sells for $747 across 361 lots. The median Maximilien Luce print sells for $668 across 96 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Maximilien Luce paintings typically sell for $4,601–$16,397 (the middle half of 334 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Maximilien Luce paintings typically sell for $10,978–$40,072 (the middle half of 328 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 Maximilien Luce painting?
Based on 729 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maximilien Luce painting is $13,051. 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 Maximilien Luce's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maximilien Luce painting is $4,226,500.
What is the average price of a Maximilien Luce work on paper?
Based on 361 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maximilien Luce work on paper is $747. 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 Maximilien Luce's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maximilien Luce work on paper is $134,791. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $134,791 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Maximilien Luce print?
Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maximilien Luce print is $668. 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 Maximilien Luce's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maximilien Luce print is $4,348.
What is the average price of a small Maximilien Luce painting?
Based on 334 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maximilien Luce painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,565, 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 medium Maximilien Luce painting?
Based on 328 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maximilien Luce painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,749, 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 Maximilien Luce's auction record?
Maximilien Luce's auction record is $4,226,500, set in 2011.
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