> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/earl-hebert · updated 2026-11-01

# Earl Hébert (1942–2006)

## What is Earl Hébert’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Earl Hébert at 1 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,625 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,875–$4,062, n=9). The auction record is $11,875 for Reflections on the Bayou (2025, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reflections on the Bayou, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $11,875 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Salt Water Cajun 4th of July Fais Do-Do Dance, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $6,250 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Crab Boil, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $6,100 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Cajun Rivera Gulf Breeze Cabins $12.00 Day, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $4,062 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Clifton Chenier, Red Hot Louisiana Band, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $4,062 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Mother and Children, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $3,625 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Harvesting Alligator Eggs, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $3,250 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Family Crawfish Boil, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $3,125 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Courir de Mardi Gras, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $2,440 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2019 |
| 10 | Cochon de Lait, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $1,875 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $3,625 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $3,844 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Earl Hébert is an American/Louisiana artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $3,625.

A work by Earl Hébert sold in 2026 for $4,062, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Earl Hébert work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Earl Hébert work is $3,625.

The median Earl Hébert painting sells for $3,844 across 10 lots.

The median Earl Hébert print sells for $487 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $487 | $487 | 50% | 2025-12-17 |
| Paintings | 12 | $3,844 | $11,875 | 83.3% | 2026-04-17 |

Earl Hébert's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $487 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $3,844, record $11,875. A typical Earl Hébert painting sells for around 7.9× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $3,219–$4,609 | $3,844 | $11,875 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $11,875 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $487 |

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 Earl Hébert worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Earl Hébert work is $3,625. The median Earl Hébert painting sells for $3,844 across 10 lots. The median Earl Hébert print sells for $487 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Earl Hébert painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Earl Hébert painting is $3,844.

### What is Earl Hébert's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Earl Hébert painting is $11,875.

### What is Earl Hébert's auction record?

Earl Hébert's auction record is $11,875, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Earl Hébert auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/earl-hebert (updated 2026-11-01).

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.