> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francois-houtin · updated 2026-11-02

# François Houtin (b. 1950)

## What is François Houtin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for François Houtin at 3 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $326 including buyer’s premium (middle half $225–$451, n=15). The auction record is $17,751 for Arbre de légende (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arbre de légende, 1950 | Ink | $17,751 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Vase, 1993 | Eau-forte et pointe sèche | $458 | Ader | Jul 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (two works), 1993 | Soak-stain technique | $1,125 | Wright | Apr 2018 |
| 2 | Fantaisies romaines, 1985 | Eau-forte | $749 | Ader | Jan 2024 |
| 3 | Pyramide n° 1, 1991 | Eau-forte | $621 | Ader | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | L’Ancêtre, 2004 | Eau-forte | $558 | Ader | Jan 2024 |
| 5 | Entrées nord, sud, est et ouest du jardin des Délices, 1993 | Eau-forte ; pointe sèche | $538 | Ader | Dec 2016 |
| 6 | L’Oliveraie, 1985 | Eau-forte | $476 | Ader | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Sérénité, 1996 | Eau-forte | $467 | Ader | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Danse avec les chênes, 2011 | Eau-forte | $444 | Ader | Jun 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $392 |
| Prints | 23 | $280 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $303 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


François Houtin is a French artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $337.

A work by François Houtin sold in 2026 for $621, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a François Houtin work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Houtin work is $337.

The median François Houtin print sells for $392 across 19 lots.

The median François Houtin work on paper sells for $17,751 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 20 | $392 | $1,125 | 95% | 2025-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $17,751 | $17,751 | — | 2026-07-02 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $223–$461 | $336 | $1,125 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $17,751 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $749 |

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 François Houtin worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Houtin work is $337. The median François Houtin print sells for $392 across 19 lots. The median François Houtin work on paper sells for $17,751 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a François Houtin print?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Houtin print is $392.

### What is François Houtin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a François Houtin print is $1,125.

### What is the average price of a small François Houtin print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small François Houtin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $336, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is François Houtin's auction record?

François Houtin's auction record is $17,751, set in 2026.

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