Louis Valtat (1869–1952)
Louis Valtat is a French artist with 193 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $22,108. 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 Louis Valtat sold in 2026 for $40,289, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Louis Valtat on OpeningBid →What is a Louis Valtat work worth?
Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Valtat work is $22,108.
The median Louis Valtat painting sells for $34,054 across 130 lots.
The median Louis Valtat work on paper sells for $1,089 across 25 lots.
The median Louis Valtat print sells for $1,625 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Louis Valtat paintings typically sell for $12,609–$33,955 (the middle half of 73 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Valtat paintings typically sell for $40,216–$90,936 (the middle half of 56 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 | 14 | $1,625 | $8,342 | 64.3% | 2017-03-02 |
| Paintings | 132 | $34,054†‡ | $380,887 | — | 2026-06-27 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $1,089†‡ | $8,686 | 78.1% | 2025-07-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $156,604‡ | $380,887 | — | 2026-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Louis Valtat's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $1,625 with 64.3% sell-through. Paintings (132 lots) median $34,054, record $380,887. A typical Louis Valtat painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $156,604.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,265–$3,000 | $1,625 | $8,342 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 73 | $12,609–$33,955†‡ | $21,371†‡ | $114,179 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $40,216–$90,936†‡ | $63,738†‡ | $380,887 |
† 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) | 25 | $485–$2,416†‡ | $1,089†‡ | $8,686 |
† 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 | $380,887 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $221,350 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $8,686 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $8,342 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,857‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $4,200 |
‡ 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 Louis Valtat worth?
Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Valtat work is $22,108. The median Louis Valtat painting sells for $34,054 across 130 lots. The median Louis Valtat work on paper sells for $1,089 across 25 lots. The median Louis Valtat print sells for $1,625 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louis Valtat paintings typically sell for $12,609–$33,955 (the middle half of 73 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Valtat paintings typically sell for $40,216–$90,936 (the middle half of 56 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 Louis Valtat painting?
Based on 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Valtat painting is $34,054. 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 Louis Valtat's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Valtat painting is $380,887.
What is the average price of a Louis Valtat work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Valtat work on paper is $1,089. 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 Louis Valtat's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Valtat work on paper is $8,686.
What is the average price of a Louis Valtat print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Valtat print is $1,625.
What is Louis Valtat's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Valtat print is $8,342.
What is the average price of a small Louis Valtat painting?
Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Valtat painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $21,371, 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 Louis Valtat painting?
Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Valtat painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $63,738, 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 Louis Valtat's auction record?
Louis Valtat's auction record is $380,887, set in 2007.
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