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# Henri Jean Pontoy (1888–1968)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Henri Jean Pontoy at 18 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,155 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,155–$1,582, n=6). The auction record is $29,960 for Fantasia (2010, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fantasia, 1924 | Huile sur toile | $29,960 | Artcurial | Dec 2010 |
| 2 | Vue de Fez | Huile sur toile | $25,771 | Artcurial | Dec 2010 |
| 3 | Porteuses d'eau au Marac | Huile sur toile | $6,914 | De Baecque et Associés | Mar 2014 |
| 4 | LES PORTEUSES D'EAU MAROCAINES WASHER CARRIERS FROM MOROCCO | Huile sur toile | $5,523 | Tajan | Jun 2020 |
| 5 | Rue animée en Afrique du Nord, 1888 | Huile sur toile | $5,188 | Osenat | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Lavandières au bord de l'Oued | Huile sur panneau | $4,181 | Artcurial | Dec 2010 |
| 7 | Le Prisonnier, 1934 | Huile sur isorel | $3,656 | Tajan | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | Henri Jean PONTOY (1888-1968). Panorama de Rabat. Huile sur | — | $3,507 | Artenchères | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | Kasbah dans le Haut-Atlas | Huile sur carton | $2,843 | Artcurial | Dec 2010 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ville orientale fortifiée | Eau-forte, signée et numérotée 13/180 | $5,338 | Artenchères | Mar 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $2,829 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $3,656 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,339 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henri Jean Pontoy is a French artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,250. 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 Jean Pontoy sold in 2025 for $5,338, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henri Jean Pontoy work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Jean Pontoy work is $2,250.

The median Henri Jean Pontoy painting sells for $3,656 across 21 lots.

The median Henri Jean Pontoy work on paper sells for $1,910 across 6 lots.

The median Henri Jean Pontoy print sells for $175 across 3 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 | 3 | $175† | $681 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Paintings | 39 | $3,656†‡ | $73,595‡ | 53.8% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,910†‡ | $26,665‡ | 75% | 2024-12-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Henri Jean Pontoy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $175. Paintings (39 lots) median $3,656, record $73,595. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Henri Jean Pontoy 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 | $743–$1,473 | $1,204 | $2,829 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,781–$39,938†‡ | $5,356†‡ | $73,595‡ |

† 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) | 6 | $1,044–$2,774†‡ | $1,910†‡ | $26,665‡ |

† 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 | 2022 | $73,595‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $53,330‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $26,665‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,778 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $681 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $175† |

† 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 Jean Pontoy worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Jean Pontoy work is $2,250. The median Henri Jean Pontoy painting sells for $3,656 across 21 lots. The median Henri Jean Pontoy work on paper sells for $1,910 across 6 lots. The median Henri Jean Pontoy print sells for $175 across 3 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 Jean Pontoy painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Jean Pontoy painting is $3,656. 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 Jean Pontoy's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Jean Pontoy painting is $73,595. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Henri Jean Pontoy painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henri Jean Pontoy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,356, 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 Jean Pontoy's auction record?

Henri Jean Pontoy's auction record is $73,595, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Jean Pontoy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henri-jean-pontoy (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.