Honoré Daumier (1808–1879)
Honoré Daumier is a French artist with 386 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $805. 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 $2,277, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Honoré Daumier on OpeningBid →What is a Honoré Daumier work worth?
Across 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Honoré Daumier work is $805.
The median Honoré Daumier print sells for $646 across 168 lots.
The median Honoré Daumier work on paper sells for $7,786 across 16 lots.
The median Honoré Daumier sculpture sells for $6,160 across 15 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Honoré Daumier prints typically sell for $222–$1,469 (the middle half of 102 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 | 255 | $646†‡ | $43,200 | 65.9% | 2026-06-30 |
| Paintings | 8 | $928† | $149,944 | 87.5% | 2026-01-20 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $7,786†‡ | $154,179 | 80% | 2026-09-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $6,160†‡ | $30,228 | 88.2% | 2026-03-19 |
| Photography | 2 | $7,000 | $7,000 | 50% | 2005-05-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $32,953 | $154,179 | — | 2016-09-22 |
† 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 (255 lots) median $646 with 65.9% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $928, record $149,944. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $32,953.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 102 | $222–$1,469†‡ | $608†‡ | $43,200 |
† 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) | 7 | $456–$15,880† | $928† | $149,944 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,308–$18,437†‡ | $7,786†‡ | $154,179 |
† 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) | 10 | $3,760–$14,850†‡ | $11,250†‡ | $30,228 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $154,179 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $149,944 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $101,050 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $43,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $30,228 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $22,671 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $20,000 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $16,614 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Honoré Daumier worth?
Across 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Honoré Daumier work is $805. The median Honoré Daumier print sells for $646 across 168 lots. The median Honoré Daumier work on paper sells for $7,786 across 16 lots. The median Honoré Daumier sculpture sells for $6,160 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Honoré Daumier prints typically sell for $222–$1,469 (the middle half of 102 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 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Honoré Daumier print is $646. 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 work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Honoré Daumier work on paper is $7,786. 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 $154,179.
What is the average price of a Honoré Daumier sculpture?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Honoré Daumier sculpture is $6,160. 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 $30,228.
What is the average price of a small Honoré Daumier print?
Based on 102 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Honoré Daumier print (small (under 50 cm)) is $608, 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 work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Honoré Daumier work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,786, 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 Honoré Daumier's auction record?
Honoré Daumier's auction record is $154,179, set in 2009.
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