Henri Cueco (1929–2017)
What is Henri Cueco’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 66 auction results for Henri Cueco at 13 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $687 including buyer’s premium (middle half $129–$2,879, n=7). The auction record is $13,846 for LA MEUTE DE DOS (2017, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LA MEUTE DE DOS | Huile sur toile | $13,846 | Artcurial | Apr 2017 |
| 2 | LA MEUTE AU REPOS | Huile sur toile | $12,462 | Artcurial | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | HOMME, FEMME et CHEVAUX | Signée en bas à droite | $8,832 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |
| 4 | Le troupeau de moutons | Peinture en grisaille | $5,997 | Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | LE CHIEN (dyptique) | Signée et titrée au dos | $5,464 | Artcurial | Jun 2006 |
| 6 | Plage, 1967 | Signée en bas à droite "Cueco" | $4,771 | Artcurial | Dec 2010 |
| 7 | SOLS D'AFRIQUE, 1991 | Signée en bas à droite | $4,705 | Artcurial | Oct 2006 |
| 8 | HOMME, FEMME, CHEVAUX | Huile sur toile | $4,529 | Artcurial | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | Les Mariés | Huile sur toile | $4,312 | Ader | May 2019 |
| 10 | Sans Titre (Bergerie), 1973 | Acrylic on canvas, in two parts | $3,830 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $3,615 |
| Other | 13 | $2,029 |
| Prints | 13 | $278 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,465 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $399 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 66 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Henri Cueco is a French artist with 80 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,297. 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 Cueco sold in 2026 for $2,737, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henri Cueco on OpeningBid →What is a Henri Cueco work worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Cueco work is $1,297.
The median Henri Cueco print sells for $205 across 24 lots.
The median Henri Cueco painting sells for $3,400 across 21 lots.
The median Henri Cueco work on paper sells for $1,078 across 9 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Cueco prints typically sell for $70–$282 (the middle half of 20 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 | 24 | $205†‡ | $5,464 | — | 2026-03-29 |
| Paintings | 21 | $3,400†‡ | $23,895† | — | 2026-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,078†‡ | $3,283† | — | 2026-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $13,154†‡ | $23,895† | — | 2025-04-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Henri Cueco's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $205. Paintings (21 lots) median $3,400, record $23,895. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $23,895 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Henri Cueco painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $13,154.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $70–$282†‡ | $130†‡ | $710 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,196–$2,701‡ | $1,870‡ | $3,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,331–$5,997‡ | $3,830‡ | $9,667‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $874–$2,790†‡ | $2,737†‡ | $3,283† |
† 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 | 2024 | $23,895† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $13,846 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $5,464 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,283† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,790 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $2,029 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henri Cueco worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Cueco work is $1,297. The median Henri Cueco print sells for $205 across 24 lots. The median Henri Cueco painting sells for $3,400 across 21 lots. The median Henri Cueco work on paper sells for $1,078 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Cueco prints typically sell for $70–$282 (the middle half of 20 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 Henri Cueco print?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Cueco print is $205. 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 Henri Cueco's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Cueco print is $5,464.
What is the average price of a Henri Cueco painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Cueco painting is $3,400. 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 Henri Cueco's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Cueco painting is $23,895. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $23,895 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Henri Cueco print?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henri Cueco print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $130, 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 Henri Cueco's auction record?
Henri Cueco's auction record is $23,895, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $23,895 (buyer's premium not included).
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