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# Nicolas de Largilliere (1656–1746)

Nicolas de Largilliere is a French artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,137. 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 Nicolas de Largilliere sold in 2026 for $16,588, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nicolas de Largilliere work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolas de Largilliere work is $2,137.

The median Nicolas de Largilliere painting sells for $2,137 across 26 lots.

The median Nicolas de Largilliere work on paper sells for $519 across 3 lots.

The median Nicolas de Largilliere print sells for $32,381 across 1 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 | 1 | $32,381 | $32,381 | — | 2025-11-30 |
| Paintings | 35 | $2,137†‡ | $48,294 | 74.3% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $519‡ | $9,144 | 75% | 2023-09-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Nicolas de Largilliere's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $32,381. Paintings (35 lots) median $2,137, record $48,294.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $428–$2,204†‡ | $1,237†‡ | $7,025† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,548–$7,381†‡ | $2,373†‡ | $48,294 |

† 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 | 2026 | $48,294 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $33,744 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $32,381 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $9,144 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $519‡ |

‡ 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 Nicolas de Largilliere worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolas de Largilliere work is $2,137. The median Nicolas de Largilliere painting sells for $2,137 across 26 lots. The median Nicolas de Largilliere work on paper sells for $519 across 3 lots. The median Nicolas de Largilliere print sells for $32,381 across 1 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 Nicolas de Largilliere painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicolas de Largilliere painting is $2,137. 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 Nicolas de Largilliere's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicolas de Largilliere painting is $48,294.

### What is the average price of a medium Nicolas de Largilliere painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nicolas de Largilliere painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,373, 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 Nicolas de Largilliere's auction record?

Nicolas de Largilliere's auction record is $48,294, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Nicolas de Largilliere auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nicolas-de-largilliere-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.