Henri Epstein (1892–1944)
What is Henri Epstein’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 128 auction results for Henri Epstein at 25 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,530 including buyer’s premium (middle half $428–$5,397, n=7). The auction record is $83,574 for Scène de café (2018, De Baecque et Associés). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scène de café, 1918 | Huile sur toile | $83,574 | De Baecque et Associés | Dec 2018 |
| 2 | Maternité aux animaux, 1891 | Huile sur toile | $27,599 | Osenat | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Maison au bord d'une rivière, 1891 | Oil on canvas | $24,765 | Bonhams | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | LE VILLAGE SOUS LES ARBRES, 1944 | Huile sur toile | $23,073 | Artcurial | Mar 2013 |
| 5 | Danseurs au cabaret, 1918 | Huile sur toile maroufle?e sur toile 33 x 41 cm | $22,247 | De Baecque et Associés | Jun 2019 |
| 6 | Maternité, 1891 | Oil on canvas | $17,789 | Bonhams | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Bord de mer, 1930 | Huile sur toile | $15,782 | Tajan | Nov 2011 |
| 8 | Nature morte aux fruits et au bouquet de fleurs, 1892 | Huile sur toile | $13,652 | Osenat | Jul 2024 |
| 9 | PAYSAGE, 1930 | Huile sur toile | $13,272 | Artcurial | Oct 2014 |
| 10 | BORD DE MER | Huile sur toile | $11,526 | Artcurial | Apr 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $6,240 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,405 |
| Other | 16 | $449 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $4,579 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $770 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 128 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Henri Epstein is a Polish artist with 165 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,229. 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 Epstein sold in 2026 for $6,215, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henri Epstein on OpeningBid →What is a Henri Epstein work worth?
Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Epstein work is $2,229.
The median Henri Epstein painting sells for $5,216 across 74 lots.
The median Henri Epstein work on paper sells for $553 across 44 lots.
The median Henri Epstein print sells for $578 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Epstein paintings typically sell for $3,540–$8,095 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Henri Epstein work on papers typically sell for $192–$532 (the middle half of 26 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 | 1 | $578† | $578† | — | 2025-10-01 |
| Paintings | 81 | $5,216†‡ | $83,574 | 91.4% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $553†‡ | $4,148 | 84.6% | 2026-06-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $23,073‡ | $83,574 | — | 2025-12-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Henri Epstein's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $578. Paintings (81 lots) median $5,216, record $83,574. A typical Henri Epstein painting sells for around 9.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $23,073.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,575–$10,733‡ | $4,772‡ | $83,574 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $3,540–$8,095†‡ | $5,160†‡ | $15,782 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $192–$532†‡ | $309†‡ | $1,530 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $723–$1,611†‡ | $1,094†‡ | $4,148 |
† 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 | 2018 | $83,574 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $27,599 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $4,148 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,218‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $578† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henri Epstein worth?
Across 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Epstein work is $2,229. The median Henri Epstein painting sells for $5,216 across 74 lots. The median Henri Epstein work on paper sells for $553 across 44 lots. The median Henri Epstein print sells for $578 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Epstein paintings typically sell for $3,540–$8,095 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Henri Epstein work on papers typically sell for $192–$532 (the middle half of 26 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 Epstein painting?
Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Epstein painting is $5,216. 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 Epstein's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Epstein painting is $83,574.
What is the average price of a Henri Epstein work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Epstein work on paper is $553. 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 Epstein's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Epstein work on paper is $4,148.
What is the average price of a medium Henri Epstein painting?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henri Epstein painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,160, 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 the average price of a small Henri Epstein work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henri Epstein work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $309, 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 Epstein's auction record?
Henri Epstein's auction record is $83,574, set in 2018.
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