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# Moïse Kisling (1891–1953)

## What is Moïse Kisling’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 562 auction results for Moïse Kisling at 42 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $51,864 including buyer’s premium (middle half $40,200–$80,634, n=39). The auction record is $600,501 for Nu allongé (2017, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nu allongé | Oil on canvas | $600,501 | Sotheby's | Oct 2017 |
| 2 | Course de taureaux, 1891 | Oil paint | $598,194 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Autoportrait, 1912 | Oil paint | $576,127 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 4 | Nu allongé sur un canapé bleu, 1928 | Oil paint | $510,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | Grand bouquet de mimosas, 1891 | Oil paint | $483,500 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 6 | NU ALLONGÉ SUR TAPIS FLEURI | — | $400,267 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 7 | Petit nu assis de dos, 1920 | Oil paint | $396,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | Majama, 1914 | Oil canvas | $381,971 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 9 | L'Attente, 1891 | Oil paint | $362,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 10 | Mimosas | Oil on canvas | $359,028 | Sotheby's | Feb 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 361 | $66,030 |
| Other | 92 | $46,375 |
| Prints | 43 | $1,404 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $306,770 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 279 | $68,850 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 137 | $40,320 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 562 results from 42 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Moïse Kisling is a French artist with 692 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $55,087. 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 Moïse Kisling sold in 2026 for $100,289, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Moïse Kisling works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Moïse Kisling work worth?

Across 557 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Moïse Kisling work is $55,087.

The median Moïse Kisling painting sells for $63,779 across 429 lots.

The median Moïse Kisling print sells for $1,136 across 55 lots.

The median Moïse Kisling work on paper sells for $4,635 across 18 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Moïse Kisling paintings typically sell for $55,087–$108,000 (the middle half of 255 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Moïse Kisling paintings typically sell for $32,719–$60,341 (the middle half of 123 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 | 67 | $1,136†‡ | $4,238 | 82.1% | 2026-04-08 |
| Paintings | 472 | $63,779†‡ | $600,501 | 90.9% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $4,635†‡ | $16,380 | 90% | 2026-06-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 99 | $136,036†‡ | $600,501 | — | 2026-10-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Moïse Kisling's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (67 lots) median $1,136 with 82.1% sell-through. Paintings (472 lots) median $63,779, record $600,501. A typical Moïse Kisling painting sells for around 56× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 99 lots) the median is $136,036.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $364–$721† | $576† | $1,875 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $894–$2,362†‡ | $1,894†‡ | $4,238 |

† 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) | 123 | $32,719–$60,341†‡ | $43,719†‡ | $175,646 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 255 | $55,087–$108,000†‡ | $76,250†‡ | $600,501 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $206,924–$461,750† | $238,402† | $598,194 |

† 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) | 12 | $3,626–$8,809†‡ | $6,661†‡ | $16,380 |

† 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 | 2017 | $600,501 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $598,194 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $16,380 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $12,963‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $4,238 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $4,000 |

‡ 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 Moïse Kisling worth?

Across 557 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Moïse Kisling work is $55,087. The median Moïse Kisling painting sells for $63,779 across 429 lots. The median Moïse Kisling print sells for $1,136 across 55 lots. The median Moïse Kisling work on paper sells for $4,635 across 18 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Moïse Kisling paintings typically sell for $55,087–$108,000 (the middle half of 255 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Moïse Kisling paintings typically sell for $32,719–$60,341 (the middle half of 123 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 Moïse Kisling painting?

Based on 429 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Moïse Kisling painting is $63,779. 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 Moïse Kisling's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Moïse Kisling painting is $600,501.

### What is the average price of a Moïse Kisling print?

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Moïse Kisling print is $1,136. 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 Moïse Kisling's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Moïse Kisling print is $4,238.

### What is the average price of a Moïse Kisling work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Moïse Kisling work on paper is $4,635. 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 Moïse Kisling's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Moïse Kisling work on paper is $16,380.

### What is the average price of a medium Moïse Kisling painting?

Based on 255 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Moïse Kisling painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $76,250, 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 Moïse Kisling painting?

Based on 123 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Moïse Kisling painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $43,719, 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 Moïse Kisling's auction record?

Moïse Kisling's auction record is $600,501, set in 2017.

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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, “Moïse Kisling auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/moise-kisling (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.