Henri Simmen (1879–1963)
What is Henri Simmen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 62 auction results for Henri Simmen at 11 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $867 including buyer’s premium (middle half $508–$12,623, n=7). The auction record is $47,359 for Petit pot couvert (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petit pot couvert, 1930 | Céramique émaillée | $47,359 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Vase en grès chamois à incisions de carrés concentriques séparés par trois anses auxquelles sont suspendus des anneaux | — | $45,507 | Ader | Mar 2008 |
| 3 | Henri SIMMEN (1880-1963) Eugénie JUBIN O'KIN (1880-1948) | Vase flacon en grès émaillé blanc craquelé à coulures surmonté d'un bouchon en ivoire à décor de pédoncule finement sculpté | $36,493 | De Baecque et Associés | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | VASE ET SON BOUCHON, 1920 | Stoneware | $34,208 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Vase couvert de forme meiping circa 1930, circa 1930 | Stoneware lidded vase with an ebony and coral stopper | $26,445 | Artcurial | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Poire, 1920 | Céramique | $24,433 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 7 | Lidded vase, circa 1925 | Terracotta | $24,275 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Henri Simmen, before 1910, before 1910 | Stoneware | $11,913 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 9 | Vase couvert, vers 1925 | Glass | $11,077 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 10 | Vase en bouton floral, 1928 | Épreuve en céramique à la riche et épaisse couverte rouge. L'intérieur également émaillé | $10,096 | Ader | Jun 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 7 | $5,539 |
| Other | 46 | $3,944 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $3,080 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 62 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Henri Simmen is a French artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,731. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Henri Simmen sold in 2024 for $26,445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henri Simmen on OpeningBid →What is a Henri Simmen work worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Simmen work is $3,731.
The median Henri Simmen work on paper sells for $717 across 4 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $717 | $972 | — | 2026-03-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $41,000 | $47,359 | — | 2015-06-12 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $972 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $867 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henri Simmen worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Simmen work is $3,731. The median Henri Simmen work on paper sells for $717 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Henri Simmen's auction record?
Henri Simmen's auction record is $47,359, set in 2008.
See the full Henri Simmen record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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