Hugo (1802–1885)
Hugo is a French artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $543. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Hugo sold in 2026 for $1,143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hugo on OpeningBid →What is a Hugo work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hugo work is $543.
The median Hugo painting sells for $307 across 3 lots.
The median Hugo photograph sells for $1,143 across 3 lots.
The median Hugo work on paper sells for $254 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $307‡ | $3,125 | 60% | 2024-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $254‡ | $485‡ | — | 2025-05-21 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,143‡ | $1,143 | — | 2026-02-12 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,125 |
| Photography | 2026 | $1,143 |
| Photography | 2026 | $1,143 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $485‡ |
| Paintings | 2000 | $307‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $22 |
‡ 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 Hugo worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hugo work is $543. The median Hugo painting sells for $307 across 3 lots. The median Hugo photograph sells for $1,143 across 3 lots. The median Hugo work on paper sells for $254 across 2 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 Hugo's auction record?
Hugo's auction record is $3,125, set in 2021.
See the full Hugo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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