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# Pierre Humbert (1929–2016)

## What is Pierre Humbert’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Pierre Humbert at 8 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $90 including buyer’s premium (middle half $90–$447, n=6). The auction record is $1,413 for Lot de neuf compositions (2026, Euvrard & Fabre). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot de neuf compositions | Aquarelle | $1,413 | Euvrard & Fabre | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Composition | Huile sur toile | $1,016 | Ader | Feb 2018 |
| 3 | Femme allongée, 1957 | Huile sur toile | $566 | Blanchet & Associés | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Sans titre (huile sur toile) | Huile sur toile | $272 | Art Valorem | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | La Pancine, 1969 | Aquarelle | $163 | Ader | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Pierre HUMBERT (1929)., 1974 | Huile sur toile signée et datée en bas à droite | $151 | Artenchères | Oct 2020 |
| 7 | Lot de 3 pièces encadrées : - La Montagne jaune et violette, - Le Glacier, - Lavandes en Provence, 1968 | Aquarelle et gouache | $141 | Ader | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Le Charvin, 1967 | Encre et lavis d'encre | $136 | Ader | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Le Champ de craie, 1969 | Aquarelle | $127 | Ader | Apr 2023 |
| 10 | Composition, 1953 | Huile sur toile | $125 | Ader | Feb 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $125 |
| Other | 13 | $95 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $122 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Pierre Humbert is a French artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $2,309. 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 Pierre Humbert is recorded as sold in 2023 for $5,834; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Pierre Humbert work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Humbert work is $2,309.

The median Pierre Humbert work on paper sells for $2,492 across 28 lots.

The median Pierre Humbert painting sells for $2,249 across 24 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Humbert work on papers typically sell for $122–$5,105 (the middle half of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $2,249†‡ | $9,116‡ | — | 2026-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $2,492†‡ | $9,724‡ | 90.3% | 2026-01-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $9,420‡ | $9,724‡ | — | 2023-10-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $125–$1,823‡ | $566‡ | $2,674‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $3,525–$6,685†‡ | $5,834†‡ | $9,116‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $122–$5,105‡ | $2,309‡ | $9,724‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $9,724‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $9,724‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $9,116‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $9,116‡ |

‡ 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 Pierre Humbert worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Humbert work is $2,309. The median Pierre Humbert work on paper sells for $2,492 across 28 lots. The median Pierre Humbert painting sells for $2,249 across 24 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Humbert work on papers typically sell for $122–$5,105 (the middle half of 25 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 Pierre Humbert work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Humbert work on paper is $2,492. 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 Pierre Humbert's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Humbert work on paper is $9,724. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Pierre Humbert painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Humbert painting is $2,249. 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 Pierre Humbert's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Humbert painting is $9,116. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Pierre Humbert work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pierre Humbert work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,309, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a large Pierre Humbert painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Pierre Humbert painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,834, 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 Pierre Humbert's auction record?

Pierre Humbert's auction record is $9,724, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Pierre Humbert auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/pierre-humbert (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.