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# Philippe Hosiasson (1898–1978)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 64 auction results for Philippe Hosiasson at 19 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,193 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,536–$4,480, n=5). The auction record is $18,977 for LES JOUEURS D'ECHECS N°2 (2022, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LES JOUEURS D'ECHECS N°2 | Signée en bas à droite "Hosiasson" | $18,977 | Artcurial | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Mur, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $10,750 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 1991 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1961 | Huile sur toile | $9,956 | Artcurial | Apr 2024 |
| 4 | Calot, 1957 | Huile et sable sur toile | $8,396 | Ader | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Red and Black, 1956 | Painting | $7,620 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Composition, 1960 | Huile et sable sur toile | $6,897 | Ader | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1960 | Oil on canvas | $5,670 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Composition, 1958 | Huile sur toile | $5,437 | Ader | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on linen), 1960 | Painting | $4,480 | Rago Arts | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Conversation au café, 1925 | Huile sur toile | $4,357 | Ader | Nov 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $2,628 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $855 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $4,078 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $648 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 64 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Philippe Hosiasson is a French artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,044. 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 Hosiasson sold in 2026 for $4,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Philippe Hosiasson work worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philippe Hosiasson work is $2,044.

The median Philippe Hosiasson painting sells for $2,628 across 49 lots.

The median Philippe Hosiasson work on paper sells for $428 across 9 lots.

The median Philippe Hosiasson print sells for $96 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Philippe Hosiasson paintings typically sell for $1,563–$4,681 (the middle half of 24 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 | 1 | $96‡ | $96‡ | — | 2023-02-14 |
| Paintings | 53 | $2,628†‡ | $18,976 | 92.5% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $428‡ | $1,069 | — | 2026-04-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $10,353 | $18,976 | — | 2024-04-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Philippe Hosiasson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $96. Paintings (53 lots) median $2,628, record $18,976. A typical Philippe Hosiasson painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $10,353.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $440–$2,329† | $2,132† | $3,608 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $1,563–$4,681†‡ | $2,806†‡ | $10,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $4,848–$7,858‡ | $6,824‡ | $8,396 |

† 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) | 6 | $216–$414‡ | $356‡ | $855 |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $18,976 |
| Paintings | 1991 | $10,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,069 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $884 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $96‡ |

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

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 Hosiasson worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philippe Hosiasson work is $2,044. The median Philippe Hosiasson painting sells for $2,628 across 49 lots. The median Philippe Hosiasson work on paper sells for $428 across 9 lots. The median Philippe Hosiasson print sells for $96 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Philippe Hosiasson paintings typically sell for $1,563–$4,681 (the middle half of 24 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 Hosiasson painting?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philippe Hosiasson painting is $2,628. 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 Hosiasson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philippe Hosiasson painting is $18,976.

### What is the average price of a medium Philippe Hosiasson painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philippe Hosiasson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,806, 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 Hosiasson's auction record?

Philippe Hosiasson's auction record is $18,976, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Philippe Hosiasson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philippe-hosiasson (updated 2026-11-03).

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.