Henri Gabriel Ibels Auction Prices and Value Guide
Henri Gabriel Ibels auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 364 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Henri Gabriel Ibels auction prices: quick answer
Henri Gabriel Ibels auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Henri Gabriel Ibels
- Source records
- 364
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Henri Gabriel Ibels
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (1867–1936) was a French printmaker, painter, illustrator, and author whose career centered on the graphic arts in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Paris. Working across lithography, pastel, drawing, painting, and design, Ibels produced a versatile body of work that bridged fine art and published illustration. He is represented in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art in New York and documented by the Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie, the Getty Union List of Artist Names, and the Bibliothèque nationale de France. Ibels's practice included standalone prints, book and periodical illustrations, and painted compositions. His graphic output, particularly in lithography, reflects the visual culture of the French publishing world during a period of rapid change in print media. Collectors encounter his work across a range of media, from original works on paper to reproductive illustrations.
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Common works and media
Ibels is most frequently encountered at auction as a maker of lithographs, pen-and-ink drawings, pastels, and book or periodical illustrations. He also produced posters, graphic designs, and paintings. Works on paper—particularly lithographs and illustrative drawings—represent the most common categories. Some pieces bear his alternative name Henri-Gaspard Ibels.
Market and appraisal context
Ibels's works appear at auction chiefly as prints and works on paper, including lithographs, pastels, and drawings. When assessing appraisal value, key factors include the specific medium, whether a print is an original composition or a reproductive illustration, edition size, paper condition, and provenance. His work is catalogued in standard references including Bénézit and Vollmer, which aid attribution. Comparable auction results for his lithographs and drawings provide useful pricing context, though the range of media he employed means values can vary significantly by category.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Value drivers
- Medium: lithographs, pastels, and drawings are the most commonly encountered categories
- Catalogue references: documented in Bénézit, Vollmer, and Busse dictionaries
- Distinction between original graphic works and published reproductive illustrations
- Condition and edition details for prints affect appraisal
Appraisal caveats
- Ibels's output spans fine art and applied graphic design; collectors should distinguish original compositions from published illustrations when assessing value.
- Provenance and exhibition history should be verified through catalogue references such as Bénézit and Vollmer.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- RKD library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- VIAF library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- Wikidata library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
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 Henri Gabriel Ibels 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.
Can Appraisily value my Henri Gabriel Ibels artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.