> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philome-obin · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Philomé Obin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/philome-obin (updated 2026-11-01).

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.