> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henri-chopin · updated 2026-11-03

# Henri Chopin (1922–2008)

## What is Henri Chopin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Henri Chopin at 9 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,240 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,494–$2,576, n=6). The auction record is $2,687 for Hommage à toi (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hommage à toi, 1922 | Poem | $2,687 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Loupé, 9.1.1978, 1922 | Poem | $2,687 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Abstractions, 1922 | Poem | $2,240 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Bonjour pépé, 1922 | Poem | $2,240 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | I-Limité (Dactylopoème), 1991 | Poème dactylographié sur papier; Typed poem on paper | $1,950 | Tajan | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Il lit en juin 1985, projet pour une architecture, 1985 | Typed text | $1,245 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J'ose!, 1992 | Thirteen etchings on Sicas Graphia wove | $1,598 | Roseberys London | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | [Ensemble de 2 ouvrages], 1966 | . [Joints :] 1. Badge métallique rond orange imprimé, étiquette au dos avec annotation manuscrite : “Badge poétique d’AGAM OU 30.31 Atelier : Bernardin” ; 2. Lithographie originale signée de Henri Chopin, titrée “The Chaines”, justifiée 21/50, avec envoi autographe signé : | $1,352 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Tubes, 1980 | Three screenprints in colours on 280gsm BFK Rives black wove | $1,243 | Roseberys London | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | On recherche les tueurs and The Chaînes, 1969 | Two screenprints one in colours on wove | $888 | Roseberys London | Nov 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 12 | $1,032 |
| Other | 5 | $413 |
| Prints | 23 | $409 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $727 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $426 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henri Chopin is a French artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $533. 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 Henri Chopin sold in 2026 for $2,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henri Chopin work worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Chopin work is $533.

The median Henri Chopin print sells for $411 across 26 lots.

The median Henri Chopin work on paper sells for $761 across 11 lots.

The median Henri Chopin photograph sells for $623 across 1 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 | 26 | $411 | $1,598 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $761† | $1,950 | 91.7% | 2024-06-25 |
| Photography | 1 | $623 | $623 | — | 2021-12-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,464 | $2,687 | — | 2026-07-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $365–$639 | $462 | $1,243 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $255–$533 | $373 | $1,598 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $684–$986† | $761† | $1,950 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,950 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,598 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,352 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,111† |
| Photography | 2021 | $623 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Henri Chopin worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Chopin work is $533. The median Henri Chopin print sells for $411 across 26 lots. The median Henri Chopin work on paper sells for $761 across 11 lots. The median Henri Chopin photograph sells for $623 across 1 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 Henri Chopin print?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Chopin print is $411.

### What is Henri Chopin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Chopin print is $1,598.

### What is the average price of a Henri Chopin work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Chopin work on paper is $761. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henri Chopin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Chopin work on paper is $1,950.

### What is the average price of a medium Henri Chopin print?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henri Chopin print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $373, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Henri Chopin's auction record?

Henri Chopin's auction record is $2,687, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Henri Chopin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henri-chopin (updated 2026-11-03).

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.