Félix Hilaire Buhot Auction Prices and Value Guide
Félix Hilaire Buhot auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 667 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Félix Hilaire Buhot auction prices: quick answer
Félix Hilaire Buhot auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Félix Hilaire Buhot
- Source records
- 667
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Félix Hilaire Buhot
Félix Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French painter, printmaker, etcher, and illustrator active from the early 1860s until his death in 1898. Recognized for his contributions to the 19th-century French printmaking tradition, Buhot worked across etching, painting, and graphic illustration, sometimes under the pseudonym Tohub. His prints are held in major museum collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Buhot's work is documented in the RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History, the Getty Union List of Artist Names, and the Library of Congress authority files. Collectors most frequently encounter his etchings and works on paper in auction and appraisal contexts.
French 19th-century printmaking revivaletchingpaintingdrawinggraphic arts / illustrationlandscapes and marine scenes
Common works and media
Collectors and appraisers most often encounter Buhot's etchings, including landscape and marine subjects rendered in an atmospheric, tonal style. He also produced drawings, illustrations, and occasional paintings. His graphic work spans single-plate etchings, multi-state impressions, and illustrated book contributions. Prints with full margins and strong plate tone are typical of well-preserved examples seen on the market.
Market and appraisal context
Félix Hilaire Buhot maintains an active and well-documented secondary market centred on his etchings and works on paper. Appraisily auction records index 169 lots with 130 carrying realised prices, spanning sales from May 2002 through March 2026. The price distribution is moderate: the 25th percentile sits at approximately $382, the median near $650, and the 75th percentile around $1,200, with a recorded maximum of $10,200. The market is anchored by recurring appearances at established houses including Swann Auction Galleries, Weschler's, Christie's, Freeman's | Hindman, Heritage Auctions, Piasa, Ader, Tajan, and Bonhams. Liquidity has softened recently, with only 3 priced lots in the most recent 12-month window compared to 12 in the prior 12 months, though this may reflect catalogue scheduling rather than demand decline. The top-priced recent lots are multi-plate etchings with full catalogue references (Bourcard/Goodfriend), confirming that state, edition, and catalogue documentation drive premiums.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- etching
- drypoint
- aquatint
- painting
- drawing
Value drivers
- [object Object]
Appraisal caveats
- Market values vary widely depending on whether the work is an original print, a painting, or a reproduction
- No catalogue raisonné reference was available in the source pack; attribution should be confirmed against established scholarship
- Price distribution reflects mixed currencies (USD, EUR, CHF) and has not been normalised to a single currency; comparisons are approximate.
- The recent 12-month lot count (3) is small and may not represent current demand; a single large estate consignment could shift volume significantly.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- VIAF library authority
- Library of Congress library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Félix Hilaire Buhot worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
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