Louis Tesson Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1820–1870

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Of the 9 lots by Louis Tesson (watercolors) recorded at auction between 2014 and 2024, 6 found a buyer (67%). The median price realised is $722Sign up free to see across 6 priced sales; the middle half sold for $571Sign up free to see–$859Sign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $885Sign up free to see for Rivage ottoman animé d'embarcations at Artcurial in September 2022. Most results come from Chiswick Auctions (3), Artcurial (2) and Osenat (2).

€918≈ $885≈ £820Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumRivage ottoman animé d'embarcationsArtcurial9auction results2014–2024years recorded67%sold$722Sign up free to seemedian price

Louis Tesson watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
9 2014–2024
Price range
$272–$885Sign up free to see
Median price
$722Sign up free to see 6 sold
Most recent sale
$811Sign up free to see Dec 2024, Thierry de Maigret
Record sale
$885Sign up free to see 2022, Artcurial

Recent sales: Bazar en Orient · Rivage ottoman animé d'embarcations · Littoral égyptien animé d'embarcations

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Louis Tesson watercolors: key figures

Auction results
9
Sold rate
67%
Active at auction
2014–2024
Median price
$722Sign up free to see
Record price
$885Sign up free to see Rivage ottoman animé d'embarcations, Artcurial, Sep 2022

Top auction houses: Chiswick Auctions (3), Artcurial (2), Osenat (2)

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  1. Bazar en Orient by Louis Tesson, Aquarelle, sold Dec 2024
    Bazar en Orient
    Watercolor
    17 x 30 cm
    Thierry de Maigret · · Lot 141
    €773≈ $811≈ £638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–400View at Thierry de Maigret ↗
  2. Littoral égyptien animé d'embarcations by Louis Tesson, Aquarelle gouachée sur trait de crayon, sold Sep 2022
    Littoral égyptien animé d'embarcations
    Watercolor
    Artcurial · · Lot 32
    €656≈ $633≈ £586Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Artcurial ↗
  3. Rivage ottoman animé d'embarcations by Louis Tesson, Aquarelle gouachée sur trait de crayon, sold Sep 2022
    Rivage ottoman animé d'embarcations
    Watercolor
    Artcurial · · Lot 31
    €918≈ $885≈ £820Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Artcurial ↗
  4. Scène orientaliste by Louis Tesson, Aquarelle sur papier, sold Mar 2022
    Scène orientaliste
    Watercolor
    16 x 24 cm
    Osenat · · Lot 245
    €500≈ $550≈ £420Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100–150View at Osenat ↗
  5. Untitled by Louis Tesson, watercolour, offered Nov 2021
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    27.5 x 19.5 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 693
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  6. Untitled by Louis Tesson, pencil and watercolour, offered Nov 2021
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    22.5 x 17.5 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 678
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  7. Untitled by Louis Tesson, watercolor, offered Oct 2019
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    21.3 x 14.5cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 106
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £700–1,000View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  8. Turquie, mosquée en bord de mer by Louis Tesson, Aquarelle, sold Jun 2018
    Turquie, mosquée en bord de mer
    Watercolor
    12,5 x 25 cm
    Ader · · Lot 12
    €750≈ $874≈ £665Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150–200View at Ader ↗
  9. Vue de village côtier animé by Louis Tesson, 1844, Aquarelle signée en bas à gauche et datée, sold Jun 2014
    Vue de village côtier animé, 1844
    Watercolor
    29,5 x 47,5 cm
    Osenat · · Lot 149
    €200≈ $272≈ £160Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150–200View at Osenat ↗

Questions about Louis Tesson watercolors

How much is a Louis Tesson watercolor worth?

Louis Tesson watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $272 and $885, with a median of $722; half of the 6 priced sales were between $571 and $859. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Louis Tesson watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $885 for “Rivage ottoman animé d'embarcations”, sold at Artcurial in September 2022.

How much do Louis Tesson watercolors sell for?

In the last five years the median was $722 across 4 sales. Over the whole record (2014–2024) the median is $722.

How often do Louis Tesson watercolors sell at auction?

67% of the 9 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Louis Tesson watercolors sold?

Most of the 9 recorded results come from Chiswick Auctions (3), Artcurial (2), Osenat (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Louis Tesson watercolor?

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