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# Henri Michaux (1899–1984)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 613 auction results for Henri Michaux at 49 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,286 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,753–$9,849, n=53). The auction record is $500,239 for Peinture mescalinienne (2020, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peinture mescalinienne, 1956 | Mixed media | $500,239 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Sans titre (encre de Chine sur papier), 1954 | India ink on paper | $128,574 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 3 | DESSIN MESCALINIEN, 1958 | Dessin à l'encre de Chine sur papier | $124,569 | Artcurial | May 2011 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1955 | Ink on paper | $80,604 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled (ink on paper), 1956 | Ink on paper | $80,604 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled (ink on paper), 1956 | Ink on paper | $80,604 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled (India ink on paper), 1960 | India ink on paper | $68,068 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1958 | Colour on paper | $63,530 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 9 | Sans titre (encre de Chine sur papier), 1961 | India ink on paper | $60,505 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 10 | Composition, 1956 | Encre de Chine sur papier | $56,389 | Ader | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 176 | $10,083 |
| Other | 176 | $7,068 |
| Paintings | 70 | $6,685 |
| Prints | 35 | $699 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $32,850 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 147 | $10,211 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 179 | $5,039 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 613 results from 49 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henri Michaux is a French artist with 753 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $6,660. 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 Michaux sold in 2026 for $34,340, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Henri Michaux work worth?

Across 608 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Michaux work is $6,660.

The median Henri Michaux work on paper sells for $10,032 across 303 lots.

The median Henri Michaux painting sells for $6,299 across 98 lots.

The median Henri Michaux print sells for $550 across 71 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Michaux work on papers typically sell for $7,108–$18,588 (the middle half of 143 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Henri Michaux work on papers typically sell for $3,527–$14,858 (the middle half of 100 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 | 79 | $550†‡ | $12,106 | 89.9% | 2026-10-23 |
| Paintings | 117 | $6,299†‡ | $500,239 | 83.8% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 344 | $10,032†‡ | $128,574 | 88.1% | 2026-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,710 | $2,710 | — | 2021-02-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $41,807 | $500,239 | — | 2026-07-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Henri Michaux's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (79 lots) median $550 with 89.9% sell-through. Paintings (117 lots) median $6,299, record $500,239. A typical Henri Michaux painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 31 lots) the median is $41,807.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $398–$1,124†‡ | $551†‡ | $11,291 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $228–$863†‡ | $462†‡ | $8,838 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $4,336–$10,146†‡ | $6,046†‡ | $500,239 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $5,039–$9,298†‡ | $6,509†‡ | $18,152 |

† 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) | 100 | $3,527–$14,858†‡ | $5,969†‡ | $80,604 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 143 | $7,108–$18,588†‡ | $11,345†‡ | $128,574 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $21,304–$36,257‡ | $32,215‡ | $55,279 |

† 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 | 2020 | $500,239 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $128,574 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $124,569 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $34,929 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $12,106 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $12,055‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2,710 |

‡ 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 Michaux worth?

Across 608 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Michaux work is $6,660. The median Henri Michaux work on paper sells for $10,032 across 303 lots. The median Henri Michaux painting sells for $6,299 across 98 lots. The median Henri Michaux print sells for $550 across 71 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Michaux work on papers typically sell for $7,108–$18,588 (the middle half of 143 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Henri Michaux work on papers typically sell for $3,527–$14,858 (the middle half of 100 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 Michaux work on paper?

Based on 303 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Michaux work on paper is $10,032. 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 Michaux's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Michaux work on paper is $128,574.

### What is the average price of a Henri Michaux painting?

Based on 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Michaux painting is $6,299. 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 Michaux's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Michaux painting is $500,239.

### What is the average price of a Henri Michaux print?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Michaux print is $550. 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 Michaux's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Michaux print is $12,106.

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

Based on 143 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henri Michaux work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,345, 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 Michaux work on paper?

Based on 100 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henri Michaux work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,969, 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 Michaux's auction record?

Henri Michaux's auction record is $500,239, set in 2020.

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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 Michaux auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henri-michaux (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.