Valentine Hugo (1890–1968)
What is Valentine Hugo’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Valentine Hugo at 16 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,197 including buyer’s premium (middle half $738–$5,835, n=25). The auction record is $825,500 for Le Crapaud de Maldoror (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Crapaud de Maldoror, 1932 | Colored pencil on black paper mounted in the artist's mat | $825,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Фиnix Pécopin | Pastel on papier | $52,465 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Signes du Zodiaque - Quatre saisons | Douze pastels sur papier noir | $31,894 | Ader | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Libellule | Gouache et crayons de couleurs sur papier noir | $29,173 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Portrait d'homme (Probablement Paul Eluard), 1953 | Pastel sur papier bleu | $20,288 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Portrait de femme, 1926 | Pastel | $8,566 | Artcurial | May 2023 |
| 7 | Composition abstraite avec visages | Aquarelle et frottage sur papier | $8,168 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | L'esprit du vin ou l'alcoolisme, 1890 | Huile et grattage sur toile | $8,081 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | Portrait de Suzanne Tezenas | Crayon sur papier bleu | $5,835 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Portrait de Dominique Eluard, encre de Chine et mine de plomb, circa 1945 | Encre de Chine, mine de plomb et réhauts de gouache blanche sur papier calque | $5,179 | Christie's | Dec 2002 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 27 | $2,305 |
| Prints | 15 | $1,297 |
| Other | 18 | $990 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $1,362 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Valentine Hugo is a French artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,369. 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 Valentine Hugo sold in 2026 for $52,465, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Valentine Hugo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Valentine Hugo on OpeningBid →What is a Valentine Hugo work worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Valentine Hugo work is $1,369.
The median Valentine Hugo work on paper sells for $2,103 across 35 lots.
The median Valentine Hugo print sells for $983 across 22 lots.
The median Valentine Hugo painting sells for $1,644 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Valentine Hugo work on papers typically sell for $867–$5,671 (the middle half of 30 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 | 27 | $983†‡ | $3,250 | 81.5% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 4 | $1,644 | $8,081 | 75% | 2018-06-08 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $2,103†‡ | $825,500 | 94.6% | 2026-10-07 |
| Photography | 2 | $421 | $720 | — | 2025-04-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $42,180 | $825,500 | — | 2026-04-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Valentine Hugo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $983 with 81.5% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $1,644, record $8,081. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $42,180.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $478–$2,000†‡ | $1,090†‡ | $3,250 |
† 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) | 30 | $867–$5,671†‡ | $2,119†‡ | $825,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2025 | $825,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $52,465 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $8,081 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $3,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $3,250 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $1,644 |
| Photography | 2025 | $720 |
| Photography | 2020 | $122 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Valentine Hugo worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Valentine Hugo work is $1,369. The median Valentine Hugo work on paper sells for $2,103 across 35 lots. The median Valentine Hugo print sells for $983 across 22 lots. The median Valentine Hugo painting sells for $1,644 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Valentine Hugo work on papers typically sell for $867–$5,671 (the middle half of 30 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 Valentine Hugo work on paper?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Valentine Hugo work on paper is $2,103. 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 Valentine Hugo's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Valentine Hugo work on paper is $825,500.
What is the average price of a Valentine Hugo print?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Valentine Hugo print is $983. 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 Valentine Hugo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Valentine Hugo print is $3,250.
What is the average price of a small Valentine Hugo work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Valentine Hugo work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,119, 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 the average price of a small Valentine Hugo print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Valentine Hugo print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,090, 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 Valentine Hugo's auction record?
Valentine Hugo's auction record is $825,500, set in 2025.
See the full Valentine Hugo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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