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# Georges Hugnet (1906–1974)

Georges Hugnet is a French artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,974. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Georges Hugnet sold in 2022 for $3,445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Georges Hugnet work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Hugnet work is $1,974.

The median Georges Hugnet work on paper sells for $1,664 across 14 lots.

The median Georges Hugnet photograph sells for $3,565 across 12 lots.

The median Georges Hugnet print sells for $1,199 across 7 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $1,199‡ | $7,500 | — | 2022-06-09 |
| Paintings | 1 | $2,207 | $2,207 | — | 2005-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $1,664‡ | $26,018 | 93.3% | 2023-09-14 |
| Photography | 13 | $3,565 | $11,500 | 92.3% | 2006-06-09 |

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

Georges Hugnet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,199. Paintings (1 lots) median $2,207, record $2,207.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $751–$3,732‡ | $1,664‡ | $14,136 |

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $3,950–$8,803 | $5,750 | $11,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $26,018 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $14,136 |
| Photography | 1996 | $11,500 |
| Photography | 1996 | $10,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $7,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,276 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $2,207 |

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 Georges Hugnet worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Hugnet work is $1,974. The median Georges Hugnet work on paper sells for $1,664 across 14 lots. The median Georges Hugnet photograph sells for $3,565 across 12 lots. The median Georges Hugnet print sells for $1,199 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Georges Hugnet work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Hugnet work on paper is $1,664. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Georges Hugnet's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Hugnet work on paper is $26,018.

### What is the average price of a Georges Hugnet photograph?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Hugnet photograph is $3,565.

### What is Georges Hugnet's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Hugnet photograph is $11,500.

### What is the average price of a small Georges Hugnet work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georges Hugnet work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,664, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Georges Hugnet's auction record?

Georges Hugnet's auction record is $26,018, set in 2004.

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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, “Georges Hugnet auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/georges-hugnet (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.