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Charles Alexandre Lesueur

French · 1778–1846 · Painter

Charles Alexandre Lesueur was a French naturalist, artist, and explorer. He was a prolific natural-history collector, gathering many type specimens in Australia, Southeast… (Wikipedia)

A$292,800≈ $211,861≈ £165,685≈ €187,754Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumCases De La Terre De Lewin (Géographe Bay, W.A.)Deutscher and Hackett3auction results2018years recorded67%sold (2)$121kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Cases De La Terre De Lewin (Géographe Bay, W.A.) by Charles Alexandre Lesueur, probably June 1801, pen and ink and graphite on laid paper a framing mount of blue-grey paper applied over the paper sheet, sold Nov 2018Cases De La Terre De Lewin (Géographe Bay, W.A.)Deutscher and Hackett · A$292,800≈ $211,861≈ £165,685≈ €187,754Sign up to see
  2. (A Scene In The Cemetery In The Hills Behind Kupang) by Charles Alexandre Lesueur, August – November 18, pen, ink and graphite on laid paper a framing mount of blue-grey paper applied over the paper sheet, sold Nov 2018(A Scene In The Cemetery In The Hills Behind Kupang)Deutscher and Hackett · A$42,700≈ $30,896≈ £24,162≈ €27,381Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 3 auction results for Charles Alexandre Lesueur in 2018, and 2 of them sold (67%). The median price realised is $121kSign up free to see across 2 priced sales; the middle half sold for $76.1kSign up free to see–$167kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $212kSign up free to see for Cases De La Terre De Lewin (Géographe Bay, W.A.) at Deutscher and Hackett in November 2018. Sales were recorded mainly at Deutscher and Hackett (3).

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Top auction houses: Deutscher and Hackett (3)

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  1. Cases De La Terre De Lewin (Géographe Bay, W.A.) by Charles Alexandre Lesueur, probably June 1801, pen and ink and graphite on laid paper a framing mount of blue-grey paper applied over the paper sheet, sold Nov 2018
    Cases De La Terre De Lewin (Géographe Bay, W.A.), probably June 1801
    Drawing · Paper
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 1
    A$292,800≈ $211,861≈ £165,685≈ €187,754Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200,000–300,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
  2. (A Scene In The Cemetery In The Hills Behind Kupang) by Charles Alexandre Lesueur, August – November 18, pen, ink and graphite on laid paper a framing mount of blue-grey paper applied over the paper sheet, sold Nov 2018
    (A Scene In The Cemetery In The Hills Behind Kupang), August – November 18
    Drawing · Paper
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 4
    A$42,700≈ $30,896≈ £24,162≈ €27,381Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$35,000–55,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗
  3. Grottes Des Naturels De La Nouvelle Galles Du Sud by Charles Alexandre Lesueur, June – November 1802, pen, ink and graphite on laid paper a framing mount of blue-grey paper applied over the paper sheet, offered Nov 2018
    Grottes Des Naturels De La Nouvelle Galles Du Sud, June – November 1802
    Drawing · Paper
    Deutscher and Hackett · · Lot 9
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$200,000–300,000View at Deutscher and Hackett ↗

Charles Alexandre Lesueur works on paper (3)Charles Alexandre Lesueur drawings (3)

Charles Alexandre Lesueur: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Charles Alexandre Lesueur at auction?

$211,861Sign up free to see, for Cases De La Terre De Lewin (Géographe Bay, W.A.) at Deutscher and Hackett (November 2018) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Charles Alexandre Lesueur?

The median sale price is $121kSign up free to see across 2 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Charles Alexandre Lesueur have sold at auction?

2 of 3 recorded lots sold in 2018.

Which auction houses sell Charles Alexandre Lesueur?

Deutscher and Hackett accounts for the most recorded results. Deutscher and Hackett

About Charles Alexandre Lesueur

Charles Alexandre Lesueur was a French naturalist, artist, and explorer. He was a prolific natural-history collector, gathering many type specimens in Australia, Southeast Asia, and North America, and was also responsible for describing numerous species, including the spiny softshell turtle, smooth softshell turtle, and common map turtle. Both Mount Lesueur and Lesueur National Park in Western Australia are named in his honor.

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