> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hermine-david · updated 2026-11-02

# Hermine David (1886–1971)

## What is Hermine David’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 68 auction results for Hermine David at 19 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $291 including buyer’s premium (middle half $95–$692, n=15). The auction record is $8,314 for Bouquet de tulipes (1995, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bouquet de tulipes | Huile/toile | $8,314 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 1995 |
| 2 | Soirée sur la Côte d'Azur | Gouache | $7,039 | Ader | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Nouvel embarquement pour Cythère, 1924 | Huile sur toile fine contrecollée sur carton | $6,675 | Ader | Jan 2023 |
| 4 | La Discussion au parc du Château de Versailles | Huile sur carton | $3,776 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Rue de ville | Oil on board | $3,750 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 6 | Scène animée sous les platanes, 1920 | Huile sur toile | $3,113 | Ader | May 2015 |
| 7 | Paysage animé | Huile sur toile | $2,954 | Ader | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Vue du pont Henri IV | Huile sur toile | $2,605 | Tajan | Sep 2012 |
| 9 | Jour de pluie à la plage, 1886 | Watercolor | $1,559 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |
| 10 | LES TUILERIES ET LE LOUVRE | Huile sur toile | $1,424 | Tajan | Oct 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $1,265 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $427 |
| Other | 15 | $146 |
| Prints | 6 | $88 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,780 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $184 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 68 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hermine David is a French artist with 106 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $208. 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 Hermine David sold in 2026 for $5,390, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hermine David work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermine David work is $208.

The median Hermine David work on paper sells for $167 across 20 lots.

The median Hermine David painting sells for $1,344 across 18 lots.

The median Hermine David print sells for $129 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $129‡ | $600 | 66.7% | 2022-12-17 |
| Paintings | 21 | $1,344† | $8,314 | 85.7% | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $167†‡ | $7,039 | 87% | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,039 | $8,314 | — | 2024-11-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Hermine David's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $129 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $1,344, record $8,314. A typical Hermine David painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $7,039.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $128–$1,268† | $208† | $8,314 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,305–$3,216† | $2,780† | $6,675 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $96–$302†‡ | $167†‡ | $1,559 |

† 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 | 1995 | $8,314 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $7,039 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,675 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,559 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $202 |

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 Hermine David worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermine David work is $208. The median Hermine David work on paper sells for $167 across 20 lots. The median Hermine David painting sells for $1,344 across 18 lots. The median Hermine David print sells for $129 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 Hermine David work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermine David work on paper is $167. 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 Hermine David's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermine David work on paper is $7,039.

### What is the average price of a Hermine David painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermine David painting is $1,344. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hermine David's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermine David painting is $8,314.

### What is the average price of a small Hermine David work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hermine David work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $167, 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 medium Hermine David painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hermine David painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hermine David's auction record?

Hermine David's auction record is $8,314, set in 1995.

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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, “Hermine David auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hermine-david (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.