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

# Henri Gervex (1852–1929)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Henri Gervex at 19 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,134 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,097–$10,646, n=7). The auction record is $493,227 for Retour de bal (2003, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retour de bal, 1879 | Oil paint | $493,227 | Christie's | Dec 2003 |
| 2 | Visite imprévue, 1878 | Oil paint | $107,147 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 3 | BEHIND THE CURTAIN AT THE BALLET | Pastel on card | $69,300 | Sotheby's | Nov 2020 |
| 4 | Nana, 1852 | Oil paint | $65,169 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 5 | Fillette dans un champ de coquelicots, 1852 | Oil paint | $57,815 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 6 | Histoire du siècle Fragment du Panorama du siècle | Huile sur toile | $55,566 | De Baecque et Associés | Apr 2015 |
| 7 | Le Souper galant, 1900 | Oil paint | $38,100 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 8 | Allegory of Painting, preparatory study for the ceiling of the Palais de l'Elysée | Pastel on paper laid down on canvas | $36,197 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 9 | La Loge, 1880 | Oil paint | $30,309 | Christie's | Dec 2015 |
| 10 | Portrait of a lady, probably Vera Nimidoff | Oil on canvas | $25,740 | Koller Auktionen | Sep 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $20,911 |
| Other | 7 | $4,825 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $3,134 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $27,154 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,133 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henri Gervex is a French artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $4,825. 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 Gervex sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $6,253 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Henri Gervex work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Gervex work is $4,825.

The median Henri Gervex painting sells for $7,690 across 32 lots.

The median Henri Gervex work on paper sells for $2,545 across 14 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 | 41 | $7,690†‡ | $493,227 | 78% | 2026-03-23 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $2,545†‡ | $69,300 | 73.7% | 2026-04-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $107,147 | $493,227 | — | 2020-11-20 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,428–$5,402†‡ | $2,449†‡ | $9,156‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $13,662–$52,886† | $27,154† | $107,147 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $21,374–$55,566‡ | $25,740‡ | $493,227 |

† 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) | 8 | $644–$2,251†‡ | $1,069†‡ | $8,492 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $18,299–$36,197 | $19,596 | $69,300 |

† 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 | 2003 | $493,227 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $107,147 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $69,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $36,197 |

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 Gervex worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Gervex work is $4,825. The median Henri Gervex painting sells for $7,690 across 32 lots. The median Henri Gervex work on paper sells for $2,545 across 14 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 Gervex painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Gervex painting is $7,690. 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 Gervex's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Gervex painting is $493,227.

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Gervex work on paper is $2,545. 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 Gervex's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Gervex work on paper is $69,300.

### What is the average price of a small Henri Gervex painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henri Gervex painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,449, 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 medium Henri Gervex painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henri Gervex painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $27,154, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Henri Gervex's auction record is $493,227, set in 2003.

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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 Gervex auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henri-gervex (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.