Victor Hugo (1802–1885)
Victor Hugo is a French artist with 105 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $898. 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 Victor Hugo is recorded as sold in 2024 for $2,324; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Victor Hugo on OpeningBid →What is a Victor Hugo work worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Victor Hugo work is $898.
The median Victor Hugo print sells for $1,702 across 22 lots.
The median Victor Hugo work on paper sells for $19,754 across 13 lots.
The median Victor Hugo photograph sells for $2,634 across 2 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 | 24 | $1,702†‡ | $17,941 | 91.7% | 2026-07-09 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $19,754†‡ | $201,552 | 92.9% | 2026-05-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $850† | $850† | 50% | 2024-06-26 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,634 | $3,588 | — | 2022-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $72,851 | $201,552 | — | 2015-06-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,416–$24,777‡ | $19,754‡ | $108,152 |
‡ 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 | 2011 | $201,552 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $108,152 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $17,941 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $10,047 |
| Photography | 2022 | $3,588 |
| Photography | 2010 | $1,680 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $850† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Victor Hugo worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Victor Hugo work is $898. The median Victor Hugo print sells for $1,702 across 22 lots. The median Victor Hugo work on paper sells for $19,754 across 13 lots. The median Victor Hugo photograph sells for $2,634 across 2 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 Victor Hugo print?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Victor Hugo print is $1,702. 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 Victor Hugo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Victor Hugo print is $17,941.
What is the average price of a Victor Hugo work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Victor Hugo work on paper is $19,754. 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 Victor Hugo's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Victor Hugo work on paper is $201,552.
What is the average price of a small Victor Hugo work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Victor Hugo work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $19,754, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Victor Hugo's auction record?
Victor Hugo's auction record is $201,552, set in 2011.
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