Eugène Fromentin (1820–1876)
What is Eugène Fromentin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Eugène Fromentin at 17 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,060 including buyer’s premium (middle half $488–$2,709, n=23). The auction record is $826,361 for WINDSTORM ON THE ESPARTO PLAINS OF THE SAHARA (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WINDSTORM ON THE ESPARTO PLAINS OF THE SAHARA, 1864 | Oil paint | $826,361 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | Le Simoun | — | $361,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | Rencontre de chefs arabes, 1820 | Painting | $145,600 | Christie's | Jul 2017 |
| 4 | La Chasse au sanglier, 1854 | Oil paint | $69,309 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | Chasse au faucon | Toile | $59,842 | Ader | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Centaure, 1868 | Trois crayons | $53,717 | Artcurial | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Campement dans le Sahara, 1872 | Huile sur panneau | $49,891 | Artcurial | Dec 2017 |
| 8 | Le départ pour la chasse à Laghouat, 1868 | Tin | $39,711 | Artcurial | Dec 2010 |
| 9 | Horses Watering in a River, 1872 | Painting | $31,070 | Christie's | Oct 2002 |
| 10 | Campement arabe dans les montagnes de l'Atlas, 1820 | Oil paint | $24,765 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $17,223 |
| Other | 12 | $1,688 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $985 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $53,717 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $1,423 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Eugène Fromentin is a French artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $5,382. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Eugène Fromentin sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $7,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eugène Fromentin work is $5,382.
The median Eugène Fromentin painting sells for $7,050 across 25 lots.
The median Eugène Fromentin work on paper sells for $984 across 26 lots.
The median Eugène Fromentin print sells for $60 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Eugène Fromentin work on papers typically sell for $434–$1,395 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $60 | $60 | — | 2026-09-20 |
| Paintings | 31 | $7,050† | $826,361 | 80.6% | 2026-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $984† | $53,717 | 96.3% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $361,000 | $826,361 | — | 2019-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Eugène Fromentin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $60. Paintings (31 lots) median $7,050, record $826,361. A typical Eugène Fromentin painting sells for around 118× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $361,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $2,709–$13,126† | $6,815† | $31,070 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,806–$64,575† | $4,541† | $145,600 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $434–$1,395† | $909† | $7,840 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $826,361 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $145,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $53,717 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $7,840 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $60 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eugène Fromentin worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eugène Fromentin work is $5,382. The median Eugène Fromentin painting sells for $7,050 across 25 lots. The median Eugène Fromentin work on paper sells for $984 across 26 lots. The median Eugène Fromentin print sells for $60 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Eugène Fromentin work on papers typically sell for $434–$1,395 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Eugène Fromentin painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eugène Fromentin painting is $7,050. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Eugène Fromentin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eugène Fromentin painting is $826,361.
What is the average price of a Eugène Fromentin work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eugène Fromentin work on paper is $984. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Eugène Fromentin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eugène Fromentin work on paper is $53,717.
What is the average price of a small Eugène Fromentin work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eugène Fromentin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $909, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Eugène Fromentin painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eugène Fromentin painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,815, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Eugène Fromentin's auction record?
Eugène Fromentin's auction record is $826,361, set in 2019.
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