> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henri-pontoy · updated 2026-11-01

# Henri PONTOY (1888–1968)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Henri PONTOY at 5 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,360 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,461–$10,413, n=10). The auction record is $68,700 for Les porteuses d'eau (2018, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les porteuses d'eau | Huile sur toile | $68,700 | Artcurial | Dec 2018 |
| 2 | Les porteuses d'eau | Huile sur toile | $41,916 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Fantasia | Huile sur toile | $32,678 | Artcurial | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Vallée du Ziz | Huile sur toile | $31,588 | Artcurial | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | Les Marchands de dattes | Huile sur toile | $25,622 | Artcurial | Dec 2011 |
| 6 | LES PORTEUSES D'EAU | Huile sur toile | $25,288 | Artcurial | May 2015 |
| 7 | Kasbah de l'Atlas | Huile sur toile | $21,785 | Artcurial | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Vue de Fès | Huile sur toile | $21,557 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Devant les remparts, 1968 | Huile sur toile | $19,156 | Artcurial | Jun 2013 |
| 10 | La Kasbah de Tafilalet | Huile sur toile | $18,289 | Artcurial | Dec 2011 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $11,854 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $3,896 |
| Other | 6 | $2,864 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $5,653 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henri PONTOY is an artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $8,151. 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 PONTOY sold in 2025 for $17,456, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henri PONTOY work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri PONTOY work is $8,151.

The median Henri PONTOY painting sells for $10,476 across 42 lots.

The median Henri PONTOY work on paper sells for $4,109 across 6 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 | 44 | $10,476†‡ | $68,700 | 95.5% | 2025-12-30 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $4,109 | $5,452 | — | 2022-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $41,916 | $68,700 | — | 2023-12-30 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $5,160–$12,921 | $9,834 | $17,456 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $68,700 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $41,916 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $5,452 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,395 |

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 PONTOY worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri PONTOY work is $8,151. The median Henri PONTOY painting sells for $10,476 across 42 lots. The median Henri PONTOY work on paper sells for $4,109 across 6 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 PONTOY painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri PONTOY painting is $10,476. 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 PONTOY's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri PONTOY painting is $68,700.

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

Henri PONTOY's auction record is $68,700, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Henri PONTOY auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henri-pontoy (updated 2026-11-01).

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.