Paul Huet (1803–1869)
What is Paul Huet’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 122 auction results for Paul Huet at 29 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $702 including buyer’s premium (middle half $397–$1,825, n=21). The auction record is $81,900 for MARAIS SALANTS AUX ENVIRONS DE SAINT-VALÈRY EN SOMME, PICARDIE (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MARAIS SALANTS AUX ENVIRONS DE SAINT-VALÈRY EN SOMME, PICARDIE, circa 1836 | Oil paint | $81,900 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Paul Huet (French 1803-1869) River landscape with a rainbow Signed Oil on canvas 55.5 x 81cm; 21¾ | Oil on canvas | $25,861 | Woolley and Wallis | Sep 2019 |
| 3 | Paysage au chateau d'Arquest la Bataille | — | $23,750 | Sotheby's | Jan 2008 |
| 4 | View of the Seine, Rouen Beyond, 1803 | Oil paint | $13,860 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 5 | Vue des cascatelles de Tivoli | Graphite, plume et encre brune, aquarelle | $8,243 | Christie's | May 2020 |
| 6 | L'île Seguin et le pont de Sèvres, près de Paris | Huile sur carton | $7,015 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 7 | Two Normandy shepherdesses on a meadow, 19th Century | Oil on canvas | $6,362 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2013 |
| 8 | Paysage de bocage animé de personnages et Sentier dans un paysage valonné | — | $6,353 | Artcurial | Jun 2011 |
| 9 | Paysage au champ de blé | Huile sur papier marouflé sur panneau | $6,269 | Artcurial | Nov 2022 |
| 10 | Fontainebleau près du nid de l'aigle, 1862 | Toile | $6,113 | Tajan | Dec 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $2,310 |
| Works on paper | 24 | $1,317 |
| Other | 22 | $723 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $1,027 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 122 results from 29 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Huet is a French artist with 170 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,166. 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 Paul Huet sold in 2026 for $1,784, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Huet work is $1,166.
The median Paul Huet work on paper sells for $1,257 across 49 lots.
The median Paul Huet painting sells for $2,310 across 32 lots.
The median Paul Huet print sells for $160 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Huet work on papers typically sell for $702–$2,538 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Huet paintings typically sell for $924–$5,486 (the middle half of 20 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 | 9 | $160†‡ | $700 | 77.8% | 2026-06-23 |
| Paintings | 46 | $2,310†‡ | $81,900 | 69.6% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 60 | $1,257†‡ | $8,243 | 81.7% | 2026-03-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $18,805 | $81,900 | — | 2025-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paul Huet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $160 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (46 lots) median $2,310, record $81,900. A typical Paul Huet painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $18,805.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $134–$190†‡ | $147†‡ | $700 |
† 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) | 20 | $924–$5,486†‡ | $1,769†‡ | $13,860 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,811–$4,091†‡ | $2,596†‡ | $5,781 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $702–$2,538†‡ | $1,257†‡ | $8,243 |
† 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 | 2020 | $81,900 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $13,860 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $8,243 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,516‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $700 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $211‡ |
‡ 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 Paul Huet worth?
Across 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Huet work is $1,166. The median Paul Huet work on paper sells for $1,257 across 49 lots. The median Paul Huet painting sells for $2,310 across 32 lots. The median Paul Huet print sells for $160 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Huet work on papers typically sell for $702–$2,538 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Paul Huet paintings typically sell for $924–$5,486 (the middle half of 20 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 Paul Huet work on paper?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Huet work on paper is $1,257. 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 Paul Huet's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Huet work on paper is $8,243.
What is the average price of a Paul Huet painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Huet painting is $2,310. 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 Paul Huet's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Huet painting is $81,900.
What is the average price of a small Paul Huet work on paper?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Huet work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,257, 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 Paul Huet painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Huet painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,769, 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 Paul Huet's auction record?
Paul Huet's auction record is $81,900, set in 2020.
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