Valentine Hugo (1887–1968)
Valentine Hugo is an artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,979. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Valentine Hugo sold in 2024 for $35,143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Valentine Hugo on OpeningBid →What is a Valentine Hugo work worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Valentine Hugo work is $1,979.
The median Valentine Hugo work on paper sells for $2,974 across 23 lots.
The median Valentine Hugo print sells for $1,026 across 13 lots.
The median Valentine Hugo painting sells for $2,974 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $1,026 | $3,093 | 81.3% | 2015-05-19 |
| Paintings | 3 | $2,974 | $17,844 | — | 2006-02-25 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $2,974 | $43,681 | — | 2024-03-27 |
| Photography | 1 | $903 | $903 | — | 2000-05-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $35,143 | $43,681 | — | 2024-03-27 |
Valentine Hugo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $1,026 with 81.3% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $2,974, record $17,844. A typical Valentine Hugo painting sells for around 2.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $35,143.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $595–$2,217 | $1,190 | $3,093 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,784–$5,948 | $3,450 | $43,681 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $43,681 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $35,143 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $17,844 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $3,093 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $2,974 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $2,568 |
| Photography | 2000 | $903 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Valentine Hugo worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Valentine Hugo work is $1,979. The median Valentine Hugo work on paper sells for $2,974 across 23 lots. The median Valentine Hugo print sells for $1,026 across 13 lots. The median Valentine Hugo painting sells for $2,974 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Valentine Hugo work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Valentine Hugo work on paper is $2,974.
What is Valentine Hugo's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Valentine Hugo work on paper is $43,681.
What is the average price of a Valentine Hugo print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Valentine Hugo print is $1,026.
What is Valentine Hugo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Valentine Hugo print is $3,093.
What is the average price of a small Valentine Hugo work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Valentine Hugo work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Valentine Hugo print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Valentine Hugo print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,190, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Valentine Hugo's auction record?
Valentine Hugo's auction record is $43,681, set in 2001.
See the full Valentine Hugo record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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