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# BIVA, HENRI (b. 1848)

BIVA, HENRI is a French artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $6,377. 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 BIVA, HENRI sold in 2022 for $12,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BIVA, HENRI work worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BIVA, HENRI work is $6,377.

The median BIVA, HENRI painting sells for $6,377 across 35 lots.

The median BIVA, HENRI work on paper sells for $2,069 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) BIVA, HENRI paintings typically sell for $3,340–$8,495 (the middle half of 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $6,377†‡ | $33,752 | 83.3% | 2026-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,069 | $2,070 | 66.7% | 2023-05-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $14,628 | $33,752 | — | 2015-04-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $3,340–$8,495†‡ | $6,336†‡ | $13,968 |

† 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 | 2014 | $33,752 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $13,968 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,070 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,068 |

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 BIVA, HENRI worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BIVA, HENRI work is $6,377. The median BIVA, HENRI painting sells for $6,377 across 35 lots. The median BIVA, HENRI work on paper sells for $2,069 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) BIVA, HENRI paintings typically sell for $3,340–$8,495 (the middle half of 29 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 BIVA, HENRI painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BIVA, HENRI painting is $6,377. 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 BIVA, HENRI's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BIVA, HENRI painting is $33,752.

### What is the average price of a medium BIVA, HENRI painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium BIVA, HENRI painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,336, 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 BIVA, HENRI's auction record?

BIVA, HENRI's auction record is $33,752, set in 2014.

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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, “BIVA, HENRI auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henri-biva-2 (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.