Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin (1921–2021)
What is Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin at 18 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $302 including buyer’s premium (middle half $258–$337, n=11). The auction record is $2,650 for Ombre du jour (2013, Christophe Joron-Derem). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ombre du jour, 1967 | Technique mixte sur papier | $2,650 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Dec 2013 |
| 2 | Pierre Courtin (né en 1921) | Composition Technique mixte, signé en bas à droite 56,8 x 67 cm | $1,944 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Dec 2013 |
| 3 | Pierre Courtin (né en 1921) | Composition Technique mixte, signé en bas à droite 34 x 32 cm | $1,679 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Dec 2013 |
| 4 | Très petite mère, 1976 | Gouache | $1,332 | Ader | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Attentif au pied d’un monument, 1968 | Gouache | $1,262 | Ader | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Murmure, 1962 | Gravure au burin (échoppe) sur zinc, impression en couleurs | $980 | Ader | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Architecture mobile. 5 août 1959, 1959 | Burin (échoppe) sur zinc with gouache on textured paper | $913 | Ader | Dec 2012 |
| 8 | Paquerette No. 2 | Watercolor on paper | $850 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2014 |
| 9 | Ronde, 1959 | Gravure au burin (échoppe) sur zinc découpé | $770 | Ader | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Noces, 1957 | Pointe sèche sur zinc, impression en sanguine, belle épreuve sur japon vergé mince, finement doublée (d’origine) | $769 | Ader | Jul 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $850 |
| Prints | 11 | $392 |
| Other | 32 | $375 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $410 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $406 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin is a French artist with 106 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $392. 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 Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin sold in 2026 for $740, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin work is $392.
The median Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin print sells for $350 across 39 lots.
The median Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin work on paper sells for $761 across 15 lots.
The median Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin painting sells for $3,447 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin prints typically sell for $303–$497 (the middle half of 23 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 | 45 | $350†‡ | $980 | 86.7% | 2026-03-06 |
| Paintings | 3 | $3,447†‡ | $3,643‡ | — | 2022-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $761†‡ | $1,332 | — | 2026-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,049†‡ | $3,643‡ | — | 2022-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (45 lots) median $350 with 86.7% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $3,447, record $3,643. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin painting sells for around 9.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $3,049.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $303–$497†‡ | $392†‡ | $770 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $34–$139†‡ | $60†‡ | $630 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $273–$420 | $406 | $980 |
† 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) | 11 | $240–$805†‡ | $580†‡ | $1,332 |
† 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 | 2016 | $3,643‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $3,447‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,332 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,262 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $980 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $770 |
‡ 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 Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin work is $392. The median Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin print sells for $350 across 39 lots. The median Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin work on paper sells for $761 across 15 lots. The median Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin painting sells for $3,447 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin prints typically sell for $303–$497 (the middle half of 23 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 Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin print?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin print is $350. 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 Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin print is $980.
What is the average price of a Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin work on paper is $761. 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 Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin work on paper is $1,332.
What is the average price of a small Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin print?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $392, 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 Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $580, 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 Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin's auction record?
Pierre Louis Maurice Courtin's auction record is $3,643, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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