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# DAUMIER, HONORE (1808–1879)

## What is DAUMIER, HONORE’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for DAUMIER, HONORE at 12 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $349 including buyer’s premium (middle half $125–$12,600, n=5). The auction record is $2,172,500 for Conversations d’avocats (Deux avocats) (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conversations d’avocats (Deux avocats), 1808 | Drawing | $2,172,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | L'amateur d'estampes, 1860 | Painting | $691,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 3 | Les trois juges, 1808 | Black chalk | $403,200 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 4 | Le Fardeau, 1855 | Oil paint | $176,400 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 5 | Scène de tribunal (Le Plaidoyer), 1808 | Paper | $176,400 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 6 | Chanteurs de rue | Oil on panel | $72,466 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2017 |
| 7 | Une grand'maman, 1808 | Pen and black ink and ink wash on paper laid down on paper | $22,680 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Omnibus, 1808 | Charcoal | $17,000 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 9 | Omnibus, 1808 | Charcoal | $12,600 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Une grand'maman, 1808 | Pen and black ink and ink wash on paper laid down on paper | $12,000 | Christie's | May 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $19,840 |
| Prints | 15 | $117 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $331 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


DAUMIER, HONORE is a French artist with 105 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $199. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by DAUMIER, HONORE sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $357 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a DAUMIER, HONORE work worth?

Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DAUMIER, HONORE work is $199.

The median DAUMIER, HONORE print sells for $172 across 52 lots.

The median DAUMIER, HONORE work on paper sells for $19,840 across 8 lots.

The median DAUMIER, HONORE painting sells for $2,858 across 7 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) DAUMIER, HONORE prints typically sell for $78–$309 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 60 | $172† | $1,880 | 86.7% | 2026-04-24 |
| Paintings | 9 | $2,858† | $691,500 | 77.8% | 2024-05-18 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $19,840† | $2.2M | 88.9% | 2024-11-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,854† | $2,854† | — | 2010-05-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $403,200 | $2.2M | — | 2024-05-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

DAUMIER, HONORE's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (60 lots) median $172 with 86.7% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $2,858, record $691,500. A typical DAUMIER, HONORE painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $403,200.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $78–$309† | $116† | $1,880 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,368–$176,400† | $72,466† | $691,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $12,450–$233,100† | $19,840† | $2.2M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2.2M |
| Paintings | 2017 | $691,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $403,200 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $176,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $2,854† |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $1,880 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,055† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a DAUMIER, HONORE worth?

Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DAUMIER, HONORE work is $199. The median DAUMIER, HONORE print sells for $172 across 52 lots. The median DAUMIER, HONORE work on paper sells for $19,840 across 8 lots. The median DAUMIER, HONORE painting sells for $2,858 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) DAUMIER, HONORE prints typically sell for $78–$309 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a DAUMIER, HONORE print?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a DAUMIER, HONORE print is $172. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is DAUMIER, HONORE's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a DAUMIER, HONORE print is $1,880.

### What is the average price of a small DAUMIER, HONORE print?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small DAUMIER, HONORE print (small (under 50 cm)) is $116, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is DAUMIER, HONORE's auction record?

DAUMIER, HONORE's auction record is $2,172,500, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “DAUMIER, HONORE auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/daumier-honore (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.