Philomé Obin (1892–1986)
Philomé Obin is a Haitian artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $8,255. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Philomé Obin sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $18,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Philomé Obin on OpeningBid →What is a Philomé Obin work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philomé Obin work is $8,255.
The median Philomé Obin painting sells for $8,255 across 23 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Philomé Obin paintings typically sell for $5,000–$15,750 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $8,255† | $44,450 | 85.2% | 2025-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $5,000–$15,750† | $7,328† | $44,450 |
† 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 | 2023 | $44,450 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $30,000† |
† 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 Philomé Obin worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philomé Obin work is $8,255. The median Philomé Obin painting sells for $8,255 across 23 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Philomé Obin paintings typically sell for $5,000–$15,750 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Philomé Obin painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philomé Obin painting is $8,255. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Philomé Obin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Philomé Obin painting is $44,450.
What is the average price of a medium Philomé Obin painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philomé Obin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,328, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Philomé Obin's auction record?
Philomé Obin's auction record is $44,450, set in 2023.
See the full Philomé Obin record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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