Maximilien Luce (1858–1941)
Maximilien Luce is a French artist with 195 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $4,292. 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 is recorded as sold in 2026 for $46,000; 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 Maximilien Luce on OpeningBid →What is a Maximilien Luce work worth?
Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maximilien Luce work is $4,292.
The median Maximilien Luce painting sells for $12,052 across 97 lots.
The median Maximilien Luce work on paper sells for $659 across 35 lots.
The median Maximilien Luce print sells for $1,400 across 28 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Maximilien Luce paintings typically sell for $3,839–$13,441 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Maximilien Luce paintings typically sell for $9,043–$49,631 (the middle half of 46 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 | 38 | $1,400† | $4,560† | 73.7% | 2024-05-31 |
| Paintings | 101 | $12,052†‡ | $595,998 | 96% | 2025-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $659†‡ | $20,277 | 89.7% | 2025-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $136,156 | $595,998 | — | 2007-11-07 |
† 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 (38 lots) median $1,400 with 73.7% sell-through. Paintings (101 lots) median $12,052, record $595,998. A typical Maximilien Luce painting sells for around 8.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $136,156.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $850–$1,800† | $1,180† | $4,560† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,850–$2,800 | $2,400 | $4,400 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $3,839–$13,441†‡ | $7,560†‡ | $241,716 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $9,043–$49,631†‡ | $20,713†‡ | $595,998 |
† 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) | 26 | $492–$1,440†‡ | $840†‡ | $20,277 |
† 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 | 2007 | $595,998 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $383,979 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $20,277 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $10,982‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $4,560† |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $4,400 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Maximilien Luce worth?
Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maximilien Luce work is $4,292. The median Maximilien Luce painting sells for $12,052 across 97 lots. The median Maximilien Luce work on paper sells for $659 across 35 lots. The median Maximilien Luce print sells for $1,400 across 28 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Maximilien Luce paintings typically sell for $3,839–$13,441 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Maximilien Luce paintings typically sell for $9,043–$49,631 (the middle half of 46 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 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maximilien Luce painting is $12,052. 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 $595,998.
What is the average price of a Maximilien Luce work on paper?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maximilien Luce work on paper is $659. 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 $20,277.
What is the average price of a Maximilien Luce print?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maximilien Luce print is $1,400. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Maximilien Luce's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maximilien Luce print is $4,560. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,560 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Maximilien Luce painting?
Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maximilien Luce painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,560, 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 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maximilien Luce painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,713, 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 $595,998, set in 2007.
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