Mathurin Méheut (1882–1958)
What is Mathurin Méheut’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Mathurin Méheut at 11 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,541 including buyer’s premium (middle half $906–$2,324, n=10). The auction record is $8,286 for Fte Fontainebleau (1999, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fte Fontainebleau, 1882 | Oil paint | $8,286 | Christie's | Dec 1999 |
| 2 | Le Voleur d'oies | Pastel, rehauts de gouache et aquarelle sur traits de crayon noir | $5,417 | Tajan | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Étude de la forêt, 1927 | 2 vol. in-folio, en feuilles, chemises imprimées de l'éditeur. Édition originale, contenant 62 pp. de texte et 110 planches de Méheut, dont 40 en couleurs contrecollées sur carton fort | $4,386 | Tajan | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | La Plante exotique, 1931 | Album illustré de compositions in-texte et 24 planches en couleurs; original two-tone watercolour on title page | $3,813 | Tajan | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Le Thonier | Crayons gras | $2,405 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Étude de la Mer. Faune et flore de la Manche et de l'océan, 1924 | 2 vol. in-folio, percaline grise imprimée en blanc (Cartonnage de l'éditeur). illustrée par Mathurin Méheut de nombreuses compositions in-texte et de 50 planches en couleurs hors texte (22 et 28) | $2,080 | Tajan | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Les Algues | Gouache | $1,804 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Les Moules | Gouache | $1,277 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Locronan, esquisse pour la petite Troménie (l’ancien trajet) | Encre et aquarelle | $5,262 | Ader | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Hutte de sabotiers en forêt (Huelgoat), 1912 | Bois gravé, impression en couleurs, épreuve sur japon mince | $2,314 | Ader | Sep 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,804 |
| Prints | 5 | $817 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Mathurin Méheut is a French artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,314. 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 Mathurin Méheut is recorded as sold in 2026 for $34,633; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mathurin Méheut work is $2,314.
The median Mathurin Méheut work on paper sells for $3,643 across 21 lots.
The median Mathurin Méheut print sells for $1,190 across 7 lots.
The median Mathurin Méheut painting sells for $5,799 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $1,190† | $4,386 | 87.5% | 2025-12-10 |
| Paintings | 2 | $5,799† | $8,286 | — | 2012-11-23 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $3,643†‡ | $6,292† | 91.3% | 2026-03-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,956† | $1,956† | 50% | 2023-06-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Mathurin Méheut's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $1,190 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $5,799, record $8,286. A typical Mathurin Méheut painting sells for around 4.9× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $545–$1,190† | $817† | $2,314 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,277–$4,636† | $2,484† | $6,292† |
† 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 | 1999 | $8,286 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $6,292† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,417 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,386 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $3,311† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,314 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,956† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mathurin Méheut worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mathurin Méheut work is $2,314. The median Mathurin Méheut work on paper sells for $3,643 across 21 lots. The median Mathurin Méheut print sells for $1,190 across 7 lots. The median Mathurin Méheut painting sells for $5,799 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 the average price of a Mathurin Méheut work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mathurin Méheut work on paper is $3,643. 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 Mathurin Méheut's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mathurin Méheut work on paper is $6,292. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,292 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Mathurin Méheut work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mathurin Méheut work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,484, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Mathurin Méheut's auction record?
Mathurin Méheut's auction record is $34,633, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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