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# HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph (1819–1916)

## What is HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 299 auction results for HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph at 49 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,452 including buyer’s premium (middle half $662–$2,061, n=28). The auction record is $47,500 for Les Bords de l'Yonne (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Bords de l'Yonne, 1819 | Oil paint | $47,500 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| 2 | HARPIGNIES, HENRI JOSEPH (1819-1916) | Oil/canvas | $40,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 3 | Landscape at Dusk, 1891 | Oil on canvas | $18,800 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2007 |
| 4 | CHATEAU DE BEAUVOIR | Oil on canvas | $18,700 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Aug 1989 |
| 5 | Teichlandschaft, 1861 | Leinwand | $17,312 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2006 |
| 6 | La Loire à Bonny, 1819 | Oil on canvas | $16,161 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 7 | Les bords de la Loire, 19th Century | Oil on canvas | $14,904 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2014 |
| 8 | Grave affaire, 1899 | Oil on canvas | $14,015 | Koller Auktionen | Sep 2018 |
| 9 | PECHEURS AU BORD DE LA RIVIERE | Oil on canvas | $11,000 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Aug 1989 |
| 10 | Landscape at sunset, 1819 | Oil paint | $10,039 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 65 | $3,717 |
| Works on paper | 67 | $1,261 |
| Other | 75 | $874 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $3,860 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 179 | $1,400 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 299 results from 49 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph is a French artist with 408 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,532. 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 HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph sold in 2026 for $1,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph work worth?

Across 285 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph work is $1,532.

The median HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph work on paper sells for $877 across 174 lots.

The median HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph painting sells for $3,610 across 93 lots.

The median HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph print sells for $189 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph work on papers typically sell for $559–$1,815 (the middle half of 168 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph paintings typically sell for $1,653–$6,398 (the middle half of 60 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 | $189 | $189 | 50% | 2024-09-26 |
| Paintings | 137 | $3,610†‡ | $47,500 | 67.9% | 2026-07-05 |
| Works on Paper | 207 | $877†‡ | $6,092 | 84.1% | 2026-10-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $16,161†‡ | $47,500 | — | 2018-09-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $189 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (137 lots) median $3,610, record $47,500. A typical HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $16,161.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $1,653–$6,398†‡ | $3,457†‡ | $18,700 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $2,422–$11,000†‡ | $3,619†‡ | $47,500 |

† 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) | 168 | $559–$1,815†‡ | $881†‡ | $6,092 |

† 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 | $47,500 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $39,621† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,092 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $6,067 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $189 |

† 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 HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph worth?

Across 285 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph work is $1,532. The median HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph work on paper sells for $877 across 174 lots. The median HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph painting sells for $3,610 across 93 lots. The median HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph print sells for $189 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph work on papers typically sell for $559–$1,815 (the middle half of 168 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph paintings typically sell for $1,653–$6,398 (the middle half of 60 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 HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph work on paper?

Based on 174 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph work on paper is $877. 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 HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph work on paper is $6,092.

### What is the average price of a HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph painting?

Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph painting is $3,610. 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 HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph painting is $47,500.

### What is the average price of a small HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph work on paper?

Based on 168 sold lots, the median auction price of a small HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $881, 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 HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph painting?

Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a small HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,457, 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 HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph's auction record?

HARPIGNIES, Henri Joseph's auction record is $47,500, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.