Louis XVI Auction Prices and Market Value
The median realized auction price for Louis XVI is $409 and the average is $3,600, based on 750 verified sold lots from 1989 to 2026 across 2 categories (design, watches) worldwide. These are prices items actually sold for, not asking prices.
Louis XVI price trend (median realized, all categories)
The ALT/FNDATA Louis XVI Index tracks the blended median realized price each year, 2005 = 100. How we calculate this →
Louis XVI by category
| Category | Sold lots | Median | Average | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | 502 | $243 | $2,400 | $119,300 |
| Watches | 238 | $2,100 | $6,500 | $149,000 |
Record Louis XVI results
| Price | Lot | Category | House | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $149,000 | M. Pouzait Inv. et Fec. a Geneve, No. 2014, 12/782. Extremely fi | Watches | Antiquorum | 1998-04-18 |
| $119,300 | A pair of Louis XVI mahogany caned fauteuils, circa 1780, stampe | Design | Sotheby's | 2026-03-10 |
| $93,800 | A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU, PATINATED BRONZE, POLYCHROME-PAINTED AND WHI | Watches | Christie's | 2017-10-24 |
| $82,000 | A set of Louis XVI white-painted wood seat furniture, circa 1775 | Design | Sotheby's | 2026-03-10 |
| $82,000 | A Louis XVI gilt-bronze mounted plum-pudding mahogany and mahoga | Design | Sotheby's | 2026-03-10 |
| $81,400 | A Louis XVI gilt-bronze mounted lemon tree, amaranth and holly m | Design | Sotheby's | 2026-03-11 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average price of a Louis XVI at auction?
- The average realized auction price is $3,600 and the median is $409, based on 750 verified sold lots (1989-2026) across 30 vendors (ALT/FNDATA, as of September 2026).
- What is the most expensive Louis XVI ever sold at auction?
- The record is $149,000, set by the M. Pouzait Inv. et Fec. a Geneve, No. 2014, 12/782. Extremely fi at Antiquorum.
- Which categories does Louis XVI sell in at auction?
- Louis XVI appears across 2 categories: design, watches. See the table above for the median and record in each.
Source: ALT/FNDATA, 19.24M realized auction results across 37 collectible categories, normalized to USD. Methodology · All brands · Market statistics