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# Henri Cueco (1929–2017)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $3,615 |
| Other | 13 | $2,029 |
| Prints | 13 | $278 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Henri Cueco work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Cueco auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henri-cueco (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.