Louis Wain Gouaches: Value & Auction Prices
1860–1939
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Louis Wain gouaches have appeared at auction 11 times in ArtSell’s records between 2013 and 2026; 9 sold, a sell-through rate of 82%. Half of the priced sales fell between $2.3kSign up free to see and $3.7kSign up free to see, with a median of $2.6kSign up free to see. There is luck in odd numbers holds the top price on file: $5.2kSign up free to see at Dreweatts (July 2023). Sales were recorded mainly at Dreweatts (5), Gorringe's (3) and Chiswick Auctions (2).
Louis Wain gouaches prices at a glance
- Auction results
- 11 2013–2026
- Price range
- $785–$5.2kSign up free to see
- Median price
- $2.6kSign up free to see 9 sold
- Most recent sale
- $2.4kSign up free to see Mar 2026, Dreweatts
- Record sale
- $5.2kSign up free to see 2023, Dreweatts
Recent sales: A seated kitten · There is luck in odd numbers · A tabby cat
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Louis Wain gouaches: key figures
- Auction results
- 11
- Sold rate
- 82%
- Active at auction
- 2013–2026
- Median price
- $2.6kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $5.2kSign up free to see There is luck in odd numbers, Dreweatts, Jul 2023
Top auction houses: Dreweatts (5), Gorringe's (3), Chiswick Auctions (2)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
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All gouaches results
- £1,800≈ $2,414≈ €2,084Sign up free to see
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000
- £2,000≈ $2,582≈ €2,350Sign up free to see
- £2,200≈ $2,841≈ €2,585Sign up free to see
- £3,000≈ $3,874≈ €3,525Sign up free to see
- £4,000≈ $5,165≈ €4,700Sign up free to see
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £2,000–3,000
- £850≈ $1,112≈ €987Sign up free to see
- £600≈ $785≈ €696Sign up free to see
- £2,200≈ $3,658≈ €2,629Sign up free to see
- £1,400≈ $2,264≈ €1,640Sign up free to see
Questions about Louis Wain gouaches
How much is a Louis Wain gouache worth?
Louis Wain gouaches in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $785 and $5,165, with a median of $2,582; half of the 9 priced sales were between $2,264 and $3,658. 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 Wain gouache sold at auction?
The highest price recorded is $5,165 for “There is luck in odd numbers”, sold at Dreweatts in July 2023.
How much do Louis Wain gouaches sell for?
In the last five years the median was $2,841 across 5 sales. Over the whole record (2013–2026) the median is $2,582.
How often do Louis Wain gouaches sell at auction?
82% of the 11 gouaches offered at auction in our records sold.
Where are Louis Wain gouaches sold?
Most of the 11 recorded results come from Dreweatts (5), Gorringe's (3), Chiswick Auctions (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.
How can I sell a Louis Wain gouache?
Send a few photos for a free auction estimate: a specialist reviews it and replies by email, with no obligation to sell.
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