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# Emile HECQ (1924–2009)

Emile HECQ is a Belgian artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $356.

A work by Emile HECQ sold in 2024 for $356, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Emile HECQ work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emile HECQ work is $356.

The median Emile HECQ work on paper sells for $245 across 4 lots.

The median Emile HECQ painting sells for $592 across 5 lots.

The median Emile HECQ print sells for $20 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $20 | $27 | 50% | 2023-10-24 |
| Paintings | 8 | $592 | $2,270 | 62.5% | 2024-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $245 | $296 | 40% | 2024-01-15 |

Emile HECQ's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $20 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $592, record $2,270. A typical Emile HECQ painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,270 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $813 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $296 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $280 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $27 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $14 |

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 Emile HECQ worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emile HECQ work is $356. The median Emile HECQ work on paper sells for $245 across 4 lots. The median Emile HECQ painting sells for $592 across 5 lots. The median Emile HECQ print sells for $20 across 2 lots.

### What is Emile HECQ's auction record?

Emile HECQ's auction record is $2,270, set in 2020.

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

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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.