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# Philippe Hiquily (1925–2013)

## What is Philippe Hiquily’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 319 auction results for Philippe Hiquily at 23 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $24,778 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,616–$40,228, n=39). The auction record is $358,399 for Van Zuylen dining table (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Zuylen dining table, 1967 | Glass | $358,399 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Bureau, commande spéciale, 1925 | Hammered brass and stained acrylic glass | $346,898 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Marathonienne, 1981 | Acier soudé et peinture époxy noire | $294,933 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | LA MARATHONIENNE, 1981 | Cast 2004 steel with rust patina | $294,653 | Deutscher and Hackett | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | GIROUETTE HIVER, 2013 | Acier peint | $288,798 | Artcurial | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Ensemble de mobilier - 1968, 1968 | Six modular tables, six armchairs in bent chrome steel with black woven horsehair cushions, and 18 folding chairs in chrome steel with multicolored shantung upholstery | $284,242 | Artcurial | Dec 2006 |
| 7 | GIROUETTE AUTOMNE - 2013-21, 2013 | Acier peint | $275,413 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | MARATHONIENNE, 2004 | Acier corten à patine rouille | $253,721 | Artcurial | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | L'épicurienne, 2011 | Acier, patine rouille | $248,346 | Artcurial | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | PROMETHEE, 1982 | Fer, enclume et chaînes | $214,023 | Artcurial | Mar 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 159 | $31,333 |
| Other | 113 | $26,191 |
| Prints | 6 | $314 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 61 | $52,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 112 | $28,958 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $8,487 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 319 results from 23 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Philippe Hiquily is a French artist with 396 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $27,830. 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 Philippe Hiquily sold in 2026 for $52,523, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Philippe Hiquily works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Philippe Hiquily work worth?

Across 317 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philippe Hiquily work is $27,830.

The median Philippe Hiquily sculpture sells for $31,255 across 191 lots.

The median Philippe Hiquily work on paper sells for $1,730 across 10 lots.

The median Philippe Hiquily print sells for $368 across 9 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Philippe Hiquily sculptures typically sell for $21,037–$48,147 (the middle half of 73 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Philippe Hiquily sculptures typically sell for $39,199–$83,178 (the middle half of 40 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 | $368† | $21,856 | — | 2023-06-29 |
| Paintings | 5 | $4,655† | $8,118 | — | 2023-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,730†‡ | $17,770 | 83.3% | 2026-07-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 212 | $31,255†‡ | $294,933 | 90.1% | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $162,989‡ | $358,399 | — | 2024-06-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Philippe Hiquily's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $368. Paintings (5 lots) median $4,655, record $8,118. A typical Philippe Hiquily painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 26 lots) the median is $162,989.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $283–$359† | $314† | $447† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,624–$8,958‡ | $8,750‡ | $17,770 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $3,715–$18,241†‡ | $7,731†‡ | $66,471 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 73 | $21,037–$48,147†‡ | $30,059†‡ | $95,660 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 40 | $39,199–$83,178†‡ | $53,438†‡ | $294,933 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $294,933 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $294,653 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $21,856 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $17,770 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $12,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $8,958 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $8,118 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $8,118 |

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 Philippe Hiquily worth?

Across 317 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philippe Hiquily work is $27,830. The median Philippe Hiquily sculpture sells for $31,255 across 191 lots. The median Philippe Hiquily work on paper sells for $1,730 across 10 lots. The median Philippe Hiquily print sells for $368 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Philippe Hiquily sculptures typically sell for $21,037–$48,147 (the middle half of 73 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Philippe Hiquily sculptures typically sell for $39,199–$83,178 (the middle half of 40 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 Philippe Hiquily sculpture?

Based on 191 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philippe Hiquily sculpture is $31,255. 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 Philippe Hiquily's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philippe Hiquily sculpture is $294,933.

### What is the average price of a Philippe Hiquily work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philippe Hiquily work on paper is $1,730. 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 Philippe Hiquily's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philippe Hiquily work on paper is $17,770.

### What is the average price of a medium Philippe Hiquily sculpture?

Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philippe Hiquily sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $30,059, 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 large Philippe Hiquily sculpture?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Philippe Hiquily sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $53,438, 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 Philippe Hiquily's auction record?

Philippe Hiquily's auction record is $358,399, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.