Hervé Télémaque (1937–2022)
Hervé Télémaque is a French artist with 145 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $4,333. 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 Hervé Télémaque sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,490 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
5 Hervé Télémaque works are coming to auction (as of 2026-11-02). Follow Hervé Télémaque free on OpeningBid for sale alerts.
See the full Hervé Télémaque record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Hervé Télémaque on OpeningBid →What is a Hervé Télémaque work worth?
Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hervé Télémaque work is $4,333.
The median Hervé Télémaque print sells for $298 across 33 lots.
The median Hervé Télémaque painting sells for $59,664 across 33 lots.
The median Hervé Télémaque work on paper sells for $8,774 across 15 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Hervé Télémaque prints typically sell for $137–$415 (the middle half of 23 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 | 48 | $298†‡ | $3,434 | 68.8% | 2025-04-25 |
| Paintings | 39 | $59,664†‡ | $187,965 | 84.6% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $8,774†‡ | $67,361 | 88.2% | 2025-06-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $662 | $662 | 50% | 2007-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $98,840 | $187,965 | — | 2024-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hervé Télémaque's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (48 lots) median $298 with 68.8% sell-through. Paintings (39 lots) median $59,664, record $187,965. A typical Hervé Télémaque painting sells for around 200× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $98,840.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $387–$437†‡ | $422†‡ | $1,019 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $137–$415†‡ | $275†‡ | $3,434 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $21,340–$53,916† | $40,888† | $72,263 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $60,225–$88,155‡ | $72,702‡ | $187,965 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $917–$12,331†‡ | $5,280†‡ | $24,373 |
† 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 | 2021 | $187,965 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $117,343 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $67,361 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $36,928 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $3,434 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,526 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $662 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hervé Télémaque worth?
Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hervé Télémaque work is $4,333. The median Hervé Télémaque print sells for $298 across 33 lots. The median Hervé Télémaque painting sells for $59,664 across 33 lots. The median Hervé Télémaque work on paper sells for $8,774 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hervé Télémaque prints typically sell for $137–$415 (the middle half of 23 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 Hervé Télémaque print?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hervé Télémaque print is $298. 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 Hervé Télémaque's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hervé Télémaque print is $3,434.
What is the average price of a Hervé Télémaque painting?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hervé Télémaque painting is $59,664. 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 Hervé Télémaque's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hervé Télémaque painting is $187,965.
What is the average price of a Hervé Télémaque work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hervé Télémaque work on paper is $8,774. 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 Hervé Télémaque's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hervé Télémaque work on paper is $67,361.
What is the average price of a medium Hervé Télémaque print?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hervé Télémaque print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $275, 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 Hervé Télémaque painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hervé Télémaque painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $40,888, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Hervé Télémaque's auction record?
Hervé Télémaque's auction record is $187,965, set in 2021.
See the full Hervé Télémaque record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Hervé Télémaque on OpeningBid →