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Louis Kahan

Australian · 1905–2002 · Painter

Louis Kahan AO was an Austrian-born Australian artist whose long career included fashion design, illustration for magazines and journals, painting, printmaking and drawing. He… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Louis Kahan, Children Playing, oil on boardChildren PlayingMenzies · A$4,418≈ $4,324≈ £2,853≈ €3,360Sign up to see
  2. Louis Kahan, Self Portrait with Mother and Child, 1977, ink and wash on paperSelf Portrait with Mother and ChildLeonard Joel · A$1,200≈ $893≈ £716≈ €844Sign up to see
  3. Louis Kahan, The Letter 1984, 1984, pen, ink and watercolour on paperThe Letter 1984Menzies · A$736≈ $537≈ £355≈ €491Sign up to see

Louis Kahan’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 17 auction results for Louis Kahan between 2013 and 2024, of which 14 sold (82%). Recorded sale prices range from $41Sign up free to see to $4.3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $4.3kSign up free to see for Children Playing at Menzies in May 2013. The most common medium is oil paintings (6 lots). Most results come from Leonard Joel (7), Davidson Auctions (7) and Menzies (3).

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  1. Louis Kahan, The Life Class, 1965, Oil on Board
    The Life Class, 1965
    Oil · Board
    60x90cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 158
    A$400≈ $266≈ £207≈ €243HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. Louis Kahan, Two Crouching Nudes, 1979, Etching 16/20
    Two Crouching Nudes, 1979
    Etching · ed. 16/20
    31.5x44.5cm (plate)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 314
    A$130≈ $86≈ £67≈ €79HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$100–200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. Louis Kahan, Beauty and Garuda (Bali), Conte
    Beauty and Garuda (Bali)
    Drawing
    43x29cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 214
    A$400≈ $254≈ £209≈ €242HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. Louis Kahan, Rocking in the Sun, 1962, Oil on Board
    Rocking in the Sun, 1962
    Oil · Board
    38x57cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 79
    A$650≈ $413≈ £340≈ €392HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$500–800View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. Louis Kahan, Untitled (A Young Girl Sketches by the Window), 1969, oil on board
    Untitled (A Young Girl Sketches by the Window), 1969
    Oil · Board
    52 x 78.5cm (69.5 x 96cm framed)
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 25
    A$800≈ $517≈ £417≈ €483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$800–1,200View at Leonard Joel ↗
  6. Louis Kahan, Allegory, 1985, Pencil dedication from the artist
    Allegory, 1985
    Drawing
    100x70.5cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 371
    A$70≈ $41≈ £35≈ €38HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$80–150View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. Louis Kahan, Three Nudes, etching
    Three Nudes
    Etching · ed. edition 21/35
    24.5 x 32.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3016
    A$160≈ $123≈ £99≈ €116Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Leonard Joel ↗
  8. Louis Kahan, Self Portrait with Mother and Child, 1977, ink and wash on paper
    Self Portrait with Mother and Child, 1977
    Drawing · Paper
    43 x 31.5cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 101
    A$1,200≈ $893≈ £716≈ €844Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,200–1,800View at Leonard Joel ↗
  9. Louis Kahan, Violin Concerto, 1998, etching
    Violin Concerto, 1998
    Etching · ed. edition 1/95
    39 x 30cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3010
    A$320≈ $244≈ £199≈ €223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$400–600View at Leonard Joel ↗
  10. Louis Kahan, Two figures, 1963, monotype
    Two figures, 1963
    Print (other)
    24.5 x 29cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 3017
    A$160≈ $115≈ £79≈ €103Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Leonard Joel ↗

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Louis Kahan: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Louis Kahan at auction?

$4,324Sign up free to see, for Children Playing at Menzies (May 2013) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Louis Kahan?

The median sale price is $249Sign up free to see across 14 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Louis Kahan have sold at auction?

14 of 17 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2024.

Which auction houses sell Louis Kahan?

Leonard Joel, Davidson Auctions and Menzies account for the most recorded results. Leonard Joel · Davidson Auctions · Menzies

About Louis Kahan

Louis Kahan AO was an Austrian-born Australian artist whose long career included fashion design, illustration for magazines and journals, painting, printmaking and drawing. He is represented in most major collections in Australia as well as in Europe and USA. He won the Archibald Prize in 1962 with a portrait of Patrick White.

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