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# Fernand Herbo (1905–1995)

## What is Fernand Herbo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 122 auction results for Fernand Herbo at 24 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $202 including buyer’s premium (middle half $165–$491, n=12). The auction record is $28,291 for Moulin Rouge (1990, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moulin Rouge | Oil/canvas | $28,291 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jul 1990 |
| 2 | Un ciel de plomb avec neige sur Honfleur | Oil on canvas | $26,122 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jul 1990 |
| 3 | Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie | Oil/canvas | $25,001 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 1990 |
| 4 | Honfleur, le port | Oil/canvas | $19,552 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 1990 |
| 5 | HONFLEUR, LES VOILES | Huile sur toile | $5,847 | Artcurial | Jun 2007 |
| 6 | BATEAUX AU PORT | Huile sur toile | $5,013 | Artcurial | Jun 2007 |
| 7 | Port animé | Huile sur isorel | $3,529 | Ader | Apr 2018 |
| 8 | HONFLEUR, 1905 | Huile sur toile | $3,346 | Osenat | Jun 2010 |
| 9 | La greve a Port en Bessin | Oil Painting | $3,280 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 1995 |
| 10 | Honfleur voilier au port, 1905 | Huile sur toile | $3,164 | Osenat | Jun 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $1,588 |
| Other | 24 | $439 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $352 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $838 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $381 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 122 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Fernand Herbo is a French artist with 152 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $627. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Fernand Herbo is recorded as sold in 2026 for $950; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fernand Herbo work worth?

Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fernand Herbo work is $627.

The median Fernand Herbo painting sells for $1,097 across 56 lots.

The median Fernand Herbo work on paper sells for $233 across 45 lots.

The median Fernand Herbo print sells for $23 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Fernand Herbo work on papers typically sell for $140–$395 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Fernand Herbo paintings typically sell for $310–$3,000 (the middle half of 34 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 | $23‡ | $23‡ | — | 2026-03-24 |
| Paintings | 59 | $1,097†‡ | $26,122 | 94.9% | 2026-07-09 |
| Works on Paper | 53 | $233†‡ | $2,752 | 84.9% | 2026-07-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $19,552† | $28,291 | — | 2004-06-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Fernand Herbo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $23. Paintings (59 lots) median $1,097, record $26,122. A typical Fernand Herbo painting sells for around 48× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $19,552.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $293–$942†‡ | $614†‡ | $3,280 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $310–$3,000†‡ | $1,813†‡ | $26,122 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $140–$395†‡ | $210†‡ | $2,752 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $233–$722‡ | $515‡ | $1,777 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1990 | $26,122 |
| Paintings | 1990 | $25,001 |
| Works on Paper | 1991 | $2,752 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,777 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $23‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Fernand Herbo worth?

Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fernand Herbo work is $627. The median Fernand Herbo painting sells for $1,097 across 56 lots. The median Fernand Herbo work on paper sells for $233 across 45 lots. The median Fernand Herbo print sells for $23 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Fernand Herbo work on papers typically sell for $140–$395 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Fernand Herbo paintings typically sell for $310–$3,000 (the middle half of 34 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 Fernand Herbo painting?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernand Herbo painting is $1,097. 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 Fernand Herbo's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernand Herbo painting is $26,122.

### What is the average price of a Fernand Herbo work on paper?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernand Herbo work on paper is $233. 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 Fernand Herbo's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernand Herbo work on paper is $2,752.

### What is the average price of a small Fernand Herbo work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fernand Herbo work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $210, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Fernand Herbo painting?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fernand Herbo painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,813, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Fernand Herbo's auction record?

Fernand Herbo's auction record is $28,291, set in 1990.

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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, “Fernand Herbo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fernand-herbo (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.