Honoré Daumier (1810–1879)
What is Honoré Daumier’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 545 auction results for Honoré Daumier at 50 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,541 including buyer’s premium (middle half $442–$4,368, n=63). The auction record is $2,629,000 for Les avocats — Le parquet des avocats (2013, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les avocats — Le parquet des avocats | Pen and ink, watercolor and gouache on paper | $2,629,000 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 2 | Avant l'audience, 1868 | Charcoal | $665,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 3 | Les laveuses du quai d'Anjou (Les blanchisseuses—Les laveuses sur l'escalier), 1850 | Painting | $492,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 4 | Le Fardeau, 1855 | Oil paint | $361,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Un défenseur habile, 1855 | Drawing | $315,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 6 | La Partie de dames | Oil on canvas | $267,424 | Sotheby's | Mar 2017 |
| 7 | Les buveurs de bière, 1860 | Painting | $257,259 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | La salle des pas-perdus au Palais de Justice, 1808 | Panel | $255,475 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 9 | Une ronde d'enfants (Enfants dansant en rond—Ronde de jeunes filles), 1850 | Charcoal | $250,000 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | Don Quichotte et Sancho Panza, 1808 | Painting | $239,357 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $138,600 |
| Works on paper | 48 | $23,729 |
| Sculpture | 106 | $7,005 |
| Other | 40 | $5,429 |
| Prints | 234 | $700 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $12,634 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 357 | $2,541 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 545 results from 50 houses · How we compute these figures
Honoré Daumier is a French artist with 816 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,242. 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 Honoré Daumier sold in 2026 for $7,112, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 521 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Honoré Daumier work is $2,242.
The median Honoré Daumier print sells for $636 across 275 lots.
The median Honoré Daumier sculpture sells for $5,063 across 118 lots.
The median Honoré Daumier work on paper sells for $14,069 across 67 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Honoré Daumier prints typically sell for $264–$1,367 (the middle half of 210 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Honoré Daumier sculptures typically sell for $2,541–$8,153 (the middle half of 109 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 | 393 | $636†‡ | $43,200 | 70% | 2026-09-11 |
| Paintings | 31 | $72,466†‡ | $557,487‡ | 80.6% | 2025-11-14 |
| Works on Paper | 80 | $14,069†‡ | $2.6M | 83.8% | 2026-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 150 | $5,063†‡ | $80,500 | 78.7% | 2026-09-17 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $188,725‡ | $2.6M | — | 2025-09-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Honoré Daumier's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (393 lots) median $636 with 70% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $72,466, record $557,487. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Honoré Daumier painting sells for around 114× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 28 lots) the median is $188,725.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 210 | $264–$1,367†‡ | $557†‡ | $43,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $36–$342†‡ | $36†‡ | $12,634 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $15,508–$215,344†‡ | $74,033†‡ | $557,487‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,044–$239,357†‡ | $52,900†‡ | $257,259 |
† 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) | 61 | $4,689–$47,800†‡ | $13,860†‡ | $665,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 109 | $2,541–$8,153‡ | $4,887‡ | $80,500 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $665,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $557,487‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $492,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $80,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $56,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $43,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $33,580‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Honoré Daumier worth?
Across 521 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Honoré Daumier work is $2,242. The median Honoré Daumier print sells for $636 across 275 lots. The median Honoré Daumier sculpture sells for $5,063 across 118 lots. The median Honoré Daumier work on paper sells for $14,069 across 67 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Honoré Daumier prints typically sell for $264–$1,367 (the middle half of 210 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Honoré Daumier sculptures typically sell for $2,541–$8,153 (the middle half of 109 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 Honoré Daumier print?
Based on 275 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Honoré Daumier print is $636. 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 Honoré Daumier's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Honoré Daumier print is $43,200.
What is the average price of a Honoré Daumier sculpture?
Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Honoré Daumier sculpture is $5,063. 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 Honoré Daumier's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Honoré Daumier sculpture is $80,500.
What is the average price of a Honoré Daumier work on paper?
Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Honoré Daumier work on paper is $14,069. 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 Honoré Daumier's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Honoré Daumier work on paper is $2,629,000.
What is the average price of a small Honoré Daumier print?
Based on 210 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Honoré Daumier print (small (under 50 cm)) is $557, 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 Honoré Daumier sculpture?
Based on 109 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Honoré Daumier sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,887, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Honoré Daumier's auction record?
Honoré Daumier's auction record is $2,629,000, set in 2013.
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