Henri Rivière (1864–1951)
What is Henri Rivière’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 391 auction results for Henri Rivière at 20 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $728 including buyer’s premium (middle half $580–$978, n=96). The auction record is $17,592 for Baie de La Fresnaye (Saint-Cast) (2018, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paysage bleu aux moutons, 1864 | Oil paint | $16,014 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Les Ebihens, circa 1890 | Bois imprimé en couleurs sur Japon timbré | $15,401 | Tajan | May 2018 |
| 3 | Loguivy, 1906 | Signé du monograme | $8,819 | Artcurial | Dec 2013 |
| 4 | Morgat, 1903 | Signé du monogramme | $8,819 | Artcurial | Dec 2013 |
| 5 | Village en Bretagne, 1864 | Huile sur toile | $7,946 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |
| 6 | Pêcheurs bretons, 1864 | Mine de plomb sur papier | $7,142 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baie de La Fresnaye (Saint-Cast), 1891 | Bois gravé, impression en couleurs | $17,592 | Ader | May 2018 |
| 2 | Les Trente-six vues de la tour Eiffel, 1888-1902 | 36 original color lithographs | $9,985 | Ader | Dec 2019 |
| 3 | Lancieux (Saint-Briac), 1891 | Bois gravé. Impression en couleurs à l’eau à la manière japonaise. Très belle épreuve sur japon vergé mince | $8,533 | Ader | May 2025 |
| 4 | Paris, le chantier de la tour Eiffel, 1889 | Bois gravé. Impression en couleurs à l’eau à la manière japonaise. Très belle épreuve sur japon vergé mince | $7,650 | Ader | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $4,034 |
| Other | 17 | $1,776 |
| Prints | 301 | $794 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 81 | $833 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 230 | $770 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 391 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Henri Rivière is a French artist with 459 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $797. 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 Rivière is recorded as sold in 2026 for $798; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 389 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Rivière work is $797.
The median Henri Rivière print sells for $784 across 340 lots.
The median Henri Rivière work on paper sells for $4,179 across 16 lots.
The median Henri Rivière painting sells for $5,250 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Rivière prints typically sell for $552–$1,021 (the middle half of 254 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Henri Rivière prints typically sell for $476–$1,410 (the middle half of 81 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 | 374 | $784†‡ | $17,592 | 90.9% | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 3 | $5,250 | $7,946 | — | 2022-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $4,179† | $16,014 | — | 2025-11-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $7,396† | $17,592 | — | 2025-11-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Henri Rivière's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (374 lots) median $784 with 90.9% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $5,250, record $7,946. A typical Henri Rivière painting sells for around 6.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $7,396.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 81 | $476–$1,410†‡ | $810†‡ | $17,592 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 254 | $552–$1,021†‡ | $753†‡ | $6,495† |
† 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) | 13 | $1,654–$5,614† | $2,624† | $7,142 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $17,592 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $16,014 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $15,401 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $8,819 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $7,946 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henri Rivière worth?
Across 389 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Rivière work is $797. The median Henri Rivière print sells for $784 across 340 lots. The median Henri Rivière work on paper sells for $4,179 across 16 lots. The median Henri Rivière painting sells for $5,250 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Rivière prints typically sell for $552–$1,021 (the middle half of 254 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Henri Rivière prints typically sell for $476–$1,410 (the middle half of 81 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 Rivière print?
Based on 340 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Rivière print is $784. 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 Rivière's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Rivière print is $17,592.
What is the average price of a Henri Rivière work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Rivière work on paper is $4,179. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Henri Rivière's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Rivière work on paper is $16,014.
What is the average price of a medium Henri Rivière print?
Based on 254 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henri Rivière print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $753, 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 Rivière print?
Based on 81 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henri Rivière print (small (under 50 cm)) is $810, 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 Rivière's auction record?
Henri Rivière's auction record is $17,592, set in 2018.
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