Nicolas de Largillierre (1656–1746)
What is Nicolas de Largillierre’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Nicolas de Largillierre at 13 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,150 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,861–$47,575, n=9). The auction record is $557,036 for Portrait d'une femme, à mi-corps (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait d'une femme, à mi-corps, 1746 | Huile sur toile | $557,036 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Portrait of the Comtesse de Montchal (1715-1793) | Oil on canvas | $180,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2007 |
| 3 | Saint Barthélemy, 1746 | Huile sur toile | $132,590 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 4 | Portrait of the Marquise de Puységur | — | $121,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2008 |
| 5 | Portrait de femme à mi-corps, dit 'portrait de la comtesse de Courcelles', 1746 | Huile sur toile | $92,813 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 6 | Fruktstilleben | Oil on canvas on panel | $92,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 7 | Alleged Portrait of Madam de Harlay Holding a Garland of Flowers, 1690 | Huile sur toile, sans cadre | $72,363 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | Portrait of a gentleman, half length, wearing a brown velvet coat wih a green sash | Oil on canvas | $66,032 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | Portrait d'une femme en Uranie, de trois-quarts, près d'un globe céleste, 1718 | Huile sur toile, sur sa toile d'origine | $57,893 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Étude de trois mains, l'une tenant une lettre | Pierre noire, sanguine, craie blanche, estompe | $47,575 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $35,518 |
| Other | 19 | $35,134 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $22,113 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Nicolas de Largillierre is a French artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $26,524. 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 Largillierre sold in 2025 for $47,575, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolas de Largillierre work is $26,524.
The median Nicolas de Largillierre painting sells for $27,264 across 25 lots.
The median Nicolas de Largillierre work on paper sells for $26,846 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $27,264†‡ | $557,036 | 71.4% | 2026-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $26,846 | $47,575 | — | 2025-03-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $156,295 | $557,036 | — | 2024-11-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $3,509–$44,000†‡ | $17,150†‡ | $557,036 |
† 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 | 2024 | $557,036 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $132,590 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $47,575 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,117 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nicolas de Largillierre worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolas de Largillierre work is $26,524. The median Nicolas de Largillierre painting sells for $27,264 across 25 lots. The median Nicolas de Largillierre work on paper sells for $26,846 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 Nicolas de Largillierre painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicolas de Largillierre painting is $27,264. 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 Largillierre's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicolas de Largillierre painting is $557,036.
What is the average price of a medium Nicolas de Largillierre painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nicolas de Largillierre painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,150, 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 Largillierre's auction record?
Nicolas de Largillierre's auction record is $557,036, set in 2024.
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