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Luc-Olivier Merson Drawings: Value & Auction Prices

1846–1920

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Luc-Olivier Merson drawings have appeared at auction 13 times in ArtSell’s records between 2008 and 2026; 13 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%. Half of the priced sales fell between $476Sign up free to see and $1.9kSign up free to see, with a median of $1.1kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $6kSign up free to see for Etudes d'enfants at Artcurial in March 2012. Sales were recorded mainly at Artcurial (4), Ader (2) and Thierry de Maigret (2).

€4,505≈ $6,008≈ £3,780Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumEtudes d'enfantsArtcurial13auction results2008–2026years recorded100%sold$1.1kSign up free to seemedian price

Luc-Olivier Merson drawings prices at a glance

Auction results
13 2008–2026
Price range
$241–$6kSign up free to see
Median price
$1.1kSign up free to see 13 sold
Most recent sale
$241Sign up free to see Sep 2026, De Baecque et Associés
Record sale
$6kSign up free to see 2012, Artcurial

Recent sales: Moïse sauvé des eaux · Etude de tête · Etude de jeune garçon nu de profil

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Luc-Olivier Merson drawings: key figures

Auction results
13
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2008–2026
Median price
$1.1kSign up free to see
Record price
$6kSign up free to see Etudes d'enfants, Artcurial, Mar 2012

Top auction houses: Artcurial (4), Ader (2), Thierry de Maigret (2)

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  1. Moïse sauvé des eaux by Luc-Olivier Merson, Crayon noir, sold Sep 2026
    Moïse sauvé des eaux
    Drawing
    De Baecque et Associés · · Lot 153
    €210≈ $241≈ £180Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80–120View at De Baecque et Associés ↗
  2. Etude de jeune garçon nu de profil by Luc-Olivier Merson, Trois crayons sur papier brun, sold Feb 2026
    Etude de jeune garçon nu de profil
    Drawing · Paper
    26 x 23.5 cm
    Artcurial · · Lot 73
    €1,589≈ $1,890≈ £1,382Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Artcurial ↗
  3. Etude de tête by Luc-Olivier Merson, Crayon noir et craie blanche sur papier brun, sold Feb 2026
    Etude de tête
    Drawing · Paper
    22 x 20 cm
    Artcurial · · Lot 71
    €741≈ $881≈ £644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–400View at Artcurial ↗
  4. Étude de femme by Luc-Olivier Merson, Crayon noir et craie blanche sur deux papiers sur calque contrecollé sur papier, sold Jun 2025
    Étude de femme
    Drawing
    46 x 26 cm
    Ader · · Lot 159
    €390≈ $444≈ £329Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–400View at Ader ↗
  5. Projet d'illustration by Luc-Olivier Merson, Plume et encre noire sur traits de crayon noir, sold Jun 2020
    Projet d'illustration
    Drawing
    PIASA ·
    €260≈ $293≈ £233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at PIASA ↗
  6. Portrait de Filomena Tersini by Luc-Olivier Merson, Crayon noir et rehauts de craie blanche sur papier végétal, sold May 2020
    Portrait de Filomena Tersini
    Drawing
    29,5 x 23 cm
    Ader · · Lot 165
    €2,944≈ $3,278≈ £2,652Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–600View at Ader ↗
  7. Suite de 78 croquis prépapatoires à l'illustration des 'Trophées' de José Maria de Heredia by Luc-Olivier Merson, Dessins au crayon noir et à la plume et encre noire, sur papiers et sur calques, sold Feb 2019
    Suite de 78 croquis prépapatoires à l'illustration des 'Trophées' de José Maria de Heredia
    Drawing · Paper
    Artcurial · · Lot 431
    €1,040≈ $1,175≈ £912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,200View at Artcurial ↗
  8. Jeune fille au tambourin by Luc-Olivier Merson, Crayon gras, sanguine monogrammé en bas à droite, sold Jun 2018
    Jeune fille au tambourin
    Drawing
    51 x 28 cm
    Tessier & Sarrou · · Lot 66
    €688≈ $802≈ £610Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–400View at Tessier & Sarrou ↗
  9. Projet pour un billet de banque? by Luc-Olivier Merson, Plume et encre noire sur traits de crayon noir sur papier calque, sold Mar 2018
    Projet pour un billet de banque?
    Drawing
    21,5 x 30 cm
    Giquello et Associés · · Lot 190
    €386≈ $476≈ £338Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–400View at Giquello et Associés ↗
  10. Etude d'enfant by Luc-Olivier Merson, Crayon noir et rehauts de papier beige, sold Mar 2012
    Etude d'enfant
    Drawing
    48,5 x 31,5 cm
    Thierry de Maigret · · Lot 187
    €1,400≈ $1,870≈ £1,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,200View at Thierry de Maigret ↗
  11. Etude de nu pour une chanteuse by Luc-Olivier Merson, Crayon noir et rehauts de blanc sur papier beige, sold Mar 2012
    Etude de nu pour une chanteuse
    Drawing
    38 x 28,5 cm
    Thierry de Maigret · · Lot 186
    €1,600≈ $2,137≈ £1,334Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–1,800View at Thierry de Maigret ↗
  12. Etudes d'enfants by Luc-Olivier Merson, Deux dessins formant pendant, l'un aux trois crayons, le second au crayon noir et rehauts de craie blanche, sold Mar 2012
    Etudes d'enfants
    Drawing
    Artcurial · · Lot 235
    €4,505≈ $6,008≈ £3,780Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Artcurial ↗
  13. DESIGN FOR A BOOK ILLUSTRATION WITH THE LETTER P by Luc-Olivier Merson, Pen and black ink, sold Nov 2008
    DESIGN FOR A BOOK ILLUSTRATION WITH THE LETTER P
    Drawing
    39,5 x 30 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 1475
    €900≈ $1,134≈ £756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €750–1,000View at Lempertz ↗

Questions about Luc-Olivier Merson drawings

How much is a Luc-Olivier Merson drawing worth?

Luc-Olivier Merson drawings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $241 and $6,008, with a median of $1,134; half of the 13 priced sales were between $476 and $1,890. 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 Luc-Olivier Merson drawing sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $6,008 for “Etudes d'enfants”, sold at Artcurial in March 2012.

How much do Luc-Olivier Merson drawings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $663 across 4 sales. Over the whole record (2008–2026) the median is $1,134.

How often do Luc-Olivier Merson drawings sell at auction?

100% of the 13 drawings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Luc-Olivier Merson drawings sold?

Most of the 13 recorded results come from Artcurial (4), Ader (2), Thierry de Maigret (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Luc-Olivier Merson drawing?

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