Simon Hantaï (1922–2008)
What is Simon Hantaï’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 201 auction results for Simon Hantaï at 14 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $83,021 including buyer’s premium (middle half $22,474–$206,461, n=25). The auction record is $4,756,075 for m.a.4 (Mariale) (2016, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m.a.4 (Mariale), 1958 | Huile sur toile | $4,756,075 | Sotheby's | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | m.a.5 (Mariale) | Huile sur toile | $3,481,590 | Sotheby's | Dec 2013 |
| 3 | m.c.5 (Mariale) | Huile sur toile | $2,844,736 | Sotheby's | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | m.c.7 (Mariale) | Oil on canvas | $2,735,178 | Sotheby's | Dec 2018 |
| 5 | m.b.2 (Mariale) | Huile sur toile | $2,464,046 | Sotheby's | Dec 2014 |
| 6 | Étude, 1968 | Oil paint | $1,474,502 | Christie's | Apr 2022 |
| 7 | Étude, 1969 | Huile sur toile | $1,325,081 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Blanc | Acrylique sur toile marouflée sur toile | $1,062,215 | Sotheby's | Dec 2013 |
| 9 | Blancs, 1973 | Acrylic paint | $1,001,649 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | BLANCS, 1973 | Acrylic on canvas | $891,748 | Sotheby's | Sep 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 153 | $113,622 |
| Other | 24 | $57,483 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $9,361 |
| Prints | 6 | $1,107 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 49 | $433,537 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 47 | $80,961 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $29,639 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 201 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Simon Hantaï is a Hungarian artist with 212 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $80,961. 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 Simon Hantaï sold in 2026 for $378,409, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Simon Hantaï on OpeningBid →What is a Simon Hantaï work worth?
Across 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon Hantaï work is $80,961.
The median Simon Hantaï painting sells for $113,863 across 156 lots.
The median Simon Hantaï work on paper sells for $58,687 across 23 lots.
The median Simon Hantaï print sells for $1,810 across 10 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Simon Hantaï paintings typically sell for $238,968–$742,103 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Simon Hantaï paintings typically sell for $60,968–$204,655 (the middle half of 42 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 | 12 | $1,810‡ | $10,527 | 83.3% | 2025-01-29 |
| Paintings | 162 | $113,863†‡ | $4.8M | 96.3% | 2026-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $58,687 | $377,656 | — | 2025-10-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 84 | $357,487 | $4.8M | — | 2026-04-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Simon Hantaï's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $1,810 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (162 lots) median $113,863, record $4,756,075. A typical Simon Hantaï painting sells for around 63× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 84 lots) the median is $357,487.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $21,969–$46,250† | $31,161† | $88,155 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $60,968–$204,655‡ | $96,120‡ | $891,226 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 48 | $238,968–$742,103‡ | $469,599‡ | $4.8M |
† 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) | 10 | $12,639–$77,214 | $40,434 | $91,650 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $4.8M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $3.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $377,656 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $91,650 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $10,527 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $9,921‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Simon Hantaï worth?
Across 197 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon Hantaï work is $80,961. The median Simon Hantaï painting sells for $113,863 across 156 lots. The median Simon Hantaï work on paper sells for $58,687 across 23 lots. The median Simon Hantaï print sells for $1,810 across 10 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Simon Hantaï paintings typically sell for $238,968–$742,103 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Simon Hantaï paintings typically sell for $60,968–$204,655 (the middle half of 42 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 Simon Hantaï painting?
Based on 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Simon Hantaï painting is $113,863. 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 Simon Hantaï's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Simon Hantaï painting is $4,756,075.
What is the average price of a Simon Hantaï work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Simon Hantaï work on paper is $58,687.
What is Simon Hantaï's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Simon Hantaï work on paper is $377,656.
What is the average price of a Simon Hantaï print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Simon Hantaï print is $1,810. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Simon Hantaï's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Simon Hantaï print is $10,527.
What is the average price of a large Simon Hantaï painting?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Simon Hantaï painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $469,599, 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 medium Simon Hantaï painting?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Simon Hantaï painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $96,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Simon Hantaï's auction record?
Simon Hantaï's auction record is $4,756,075, set in 2016.
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