Michel-Henry (1928–2016)
Michel-Henry is a French artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,134. 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 Michel-Henry sold in 2024 for $4,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Michel-Henry on OpeningBid →What is a Michel-Henry work worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michel-Henry work is $1,134.
The median Michel-Henry painting sells for $1,112 across 39 lots.
The median Michel-Henry print sells for $34 across 3 lots.
The median Michel-Henry work on paper sells for $94 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Michel-Henry paintings typically sell for $1,056–$2,959 (the middle half of 23 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 | 3 | $34‡ | $120‡ | — | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 62 | $1,112†‡ | $12,619‡ | 62.9% | 2026-02-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $94‡ | $94‡ | — | 2026-04-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,787‡ | $12,619‡ | — | 2021-12-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Michel-Henry's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $34. Paintings (62 lots) median $1,112, record $12,619. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Michel-Henry painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $7,787.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $208–$301†‡ | $229†‡ | $1,108 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $1,056–$2,959†‡ | $1,746†‡ | $12,619‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $12,619‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $7,787‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $120‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $94‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $34‡ |
‡ 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 Michel-Henry worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michel-Henry work is $1,134. The median Michel-Henry painting sells for $1,112 across 39 lots. The median Michel-Henry print sells for $34 across 3 lots. The median Michel-Henry work on paper sells for $94 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Michel-Henry paintings typically sell for $1,056–$2,959 (the middle half of 23 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 Michel-Henry painting?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michel-Henry painting is $1,112. 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 Michel-Henry's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Michel-Henry painting is $12,619. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Michel-Henry painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Michel-Henry painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,746, 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 Michel-Henry painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Michel-Henry painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $229, 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 Michel-Henry's auction record?
Michel-Henry's auction record is $12,619, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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