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# Henri Harpignies (1819–1916)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Henri Harpignies at 16 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,407 including buyer’s premium (middle half $728–$2,147, n=7). The auction record is $11,521 for LE MAÎTRE D'ÉCOLE ET SES ÉLÈVES SE PROMENANT EN FORÊT (2017, Osenat). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LE MAÎTRE D'ÉCOLE ET SES ÉLÈVES SE PROMENANT EN FORÊT, 1819 | Huile sur panneau | $11,521 | Osenat | May 2017 |
| 2 | Chasseur dans une forêt, 1858 | Aquarelle sur trait de crayon de noir | $8,235 | Daguerre | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | A RIVER LANDSCAPE, 1819 | Watercolour | $2,408 | Sworders | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | Étude de falaises, 1848 (?) | Huile sur toile, signée et datée 1848 (?) en bas à gauche | $2,203 | De Baecque et Associés | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Arbres | Huile sur toile, signée en bas à gauche | $2,091 | Art Valorem | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | PAYSAGE DE RIVIÈRE, 1819 | Huile sur toile | $2,001 | Osenat | Mar 2016 |
| 7 | Etude de Paysage, 1912 | Watercolor on thick wove paper | $1,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2006 |
| 8 | Ciel d'orage | Huile sur bois, signée en bas à droite | $1,407 | Art Valorem | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Henri HARPIGNIES (1819-1916) | Plume et lavis d'encre, signé, situé et daté 1847 en bas à gauche | $895 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | PROMENEUR À L'ORÉE DU BOIS, 1819 | Aquarelle | $624 | Osenat | Jun 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $2,091 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,500 |
| Other | 5 | $599 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $759 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henri Harpignies is a French artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,245. 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 Harpignies is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,341; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Henri Harpignies works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Henri Harpignies work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Harpignies work is $1,245.

The median Henri Harpignies work on paper sells for $938 across 20 lots.

The median Henri Harpignies painting sells for $2,147 across 6 lots.

The median Henri Harpignies print sells for $101 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Henri Harpignies work on papers typically sell for $372–$2,309 (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 | 2 | $101‡ | $112 | — | 2026-09-04 |
| Paintings | 10 | $2,147† | $11,521 | 60% | 2025-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $938†‡ | $8,235 | 87% | 2026-06-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Henri Harpignies's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $101. Paintings (10 lots) median $2,147, record $11,521. A typical Henri Harpignies painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,091–$3,625† | $2,203† | $11,521 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $372–$2,309†‡ | $938†‡ | $8,235 |

† 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 | 2017 | $11,521 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $8,235 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $4,355† |
| Paintings | 2001 | $3,625† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $112 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $91‡ |

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Henri Harpignies worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Harpignies work is $1,245. The median Henri Harpignies work on paper sells for $938 across 20 lots. The median Henri Harpignies painting sells for $2,147 across 6 lots. The median Henri Harpignies print sells for $101 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Henri Harpignies work on papers typically sell for $372–$2,309 (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 Harpignies work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Harpignies work on paper is $938. 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 Harpignies's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Harpignies work on paper is $8,235.

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

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henri Harpignies work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $938, 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 Harpignies's auction record?

Henri Harpignies's auction record is $11,521, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Henri Harpignies auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henri-harpignies (updated 2026-11-02).

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.