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# Leon Herbo (1850–1907)

## What is Leon Herbo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Leon Herbo at 10 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $749 including buyer’s premium (middle half $584–$1,143, n=5). The auction record is $57,708 for Odalisque à la panthère (2018, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odalisque à la panthère | Signée et située en bas à droite "Léon Herbo Bruxelles" | $57,708 | Artcurial | Dec 2018 |
| 2 | Les cerises, 1850 | Oil paint | $48,585 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 3 | Salomé, 1889 | Oil paint | $33,232 | Christie's | Nov 2004 |
| 4 | An odalisque, 1891 | Oil paint | $26,843 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 5 | Daydream, 1882 | Painting | $10,896 | Christie's | Mar 2002 |
| 6 | A woman playing a violin, 1850 | Painting | $8,125 | Bonhams | Feb 2013 |
| 7 | The afternoon walk, 1850 | Oil paint | $6,316 | Christie's | Jun 2003 |
| 8 | The flower girl, 1850 | Oil paint | $5,834 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 9 | Les sepentins, 1850 | Painting | $3,330 | Bonhams | Oct 2009 |
| 10 | La belle gitane, 1881 | Signé et daté 'Léon | $2,160 | Artcurial | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $1,452 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $4,582 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $766 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Leon Herbo is a Belgian artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,017. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Leon Herbo sold in 2025 for $2,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Leon Herbo work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leon Herbo work is $2,017.

The median Leon Herbo painting sells for $2,603 across 18 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $2,603† | $57,708 | 75% | 2026-10-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $749–$1,245 | $766 | $1,658 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,143–$6,316† | $3,330† | $26,843 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $57,708 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $48,585 |

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 Leon Herbo worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leon Herbo work is $2,017. The median Leon Herbo painting sells for $2,603 across 18 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Leon Herbo painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leon Herbo painting is $2,603. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Leon Herbo's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leon Herbo painting is $57,708.

### What is Leon Herbo's auction record?

Leon Herbo's auction record is $57,708, set in 2018.

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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, “Leon Herbo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leon-herbo-2 (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.