# André Hambourg artist context and auction value notes Canonical page: https://appraisily.com/artist/andre-hambourg/ Profile generated: 2026-05-02T18:00:08.309Z Quality: high confidence, strong sources ## Artist identity - Birth date: 1909-05-05 - Death date: 1999-01-01 - Nationality: French - Movements: Post-Impressionist and romantic landscape tradition - Common media: oil painting, lithography, engraving, drawing ## About André Hambourg André Hambourg (1909–1999) was a French painter, lithographer, engraver, and illustrator celebrated for his romantic depictions of Venice, luminous seascapes, and sun-drenched beach scenes. Born on May 5, 1909, Hambourg worked across oil painting, printmaking, and drawing, building a substantial body of work that attracted collectors throughout the twentieth century. His style draws on the Post-Impressionist landscape tradition, characterized by vibrant light and atmospheric coastal and urban views. Hambourg's Venice compositions and marine subjects are among his most recognizable work and appear frequently in auction and appraisal contexts. With over one thousand recorded works in the Appraisily database, he is a well-represented artist in the secondary market. ## Common works and media Collectors most often encounter Hambourg's oil-on-canvas seascapes, Venice cityscapes, and beach scenes. His printed work includes lithographs and engravings, some produced as editions. Drawings and works on paper in gouache or watercolor also appear at auction. Subjects range from Mediterranean harbors and sailboats to Normandy coastal views and Italian city views. ## Market and appraisal context André Hambourg has a well-established secondary market with 363 auction lots recorded in the Appraisily database, 253 of which carry realized prices. His work appears regularly at major international houses including Sotheby's, Christie's, Bonhams, Artcurial, and Tajan, as well as regional French auctioneers such as Osenat, Aguttes, and Les Andelys Enchères. Price dispersion is wide: recorded results range from approximately $20 for prints and small works on paper to $40,000 for significant oil paintings, with a median of $4,250. Oil paintings of Venice cityscapes, regatta scenes, and Normandy beach subjects consistently achieve the highest prices. Lithographs and engravings trade at substantially lower levels, often below €300. The market shows steady liquidity with 17 lots in the most recent 12 months and 23 in the prior year, indicating ongoing collector demand across both top-tier and regional venues. ## Auction-house-backed market evidence André Hambourg has a well-established secondary market with 363 auction lots recorded in the Appraisily database, 253 of which carry realized prices. His work appears regularly at major international houses including Sotheby's, Christie's, Bonhams, Artcurial, and Tajan, as well as regional French auctioneers such as Osenat, Aguttes, and Les Andelys Enchères. Price dispersion is wide: recorded results range from approximately $20 for prints and small works on paper to $40,000 for significant oil paintings, with a median of $4,250. Oil paintings of Venice cityscapes, regatta scenes, and Normandy beach subjects consistently achieve the highest prices. Lithographs and engravings trade at substantially lower levels, often below €300. The market shows steady liquidity with 17 lots in the most recent 12 months and 23 in the prior year, indicating ongoing collector demand across both top-tier and regional venues. ### Appraisal notes Appraisily would use these 253 priced auction records as comparable evidence alongside photographs, measured dimensions, medium identification, signature verification, condition reports, and documented provenance. For lithographs and engravings, edition numbers, impression quality, and plate marks are essential inputs. Oil paintings require canvas size assessment, subject identification (Venice views and marine scenes command premiums), and condition evaluation including any relining or restoration. Appraisers should select comparables from similar media, subjects, and dimensions, adjusting for currency, sale date, and market conditions. The wide price range ($20–$40,000) underscores the importance of correct medium and subject identification before choosing comparable lots. ### Valuation factors - Medium and support: oil on canvas paintings command significantly higher prices than lithographs, engravings, or works on paper - Subject matter: Venice cityscapes, regatta scenes, and large marine compositions tend to achieve the highest auction results - Dimensions and scale: larger works generally trade above smaller ones within the same medium category - Edition details for prints: numbered and signed lithographic impressions carry more value than open editions or unsigned pulls - Condition and conservation: relining, overpainting, foxing, or toning can materially affect values for both paintings and works on paper - Provenance and gallery labels: documented exhibition history or well-known collection provenance supports stronger results ### Collector notes - Hambourg's oil paintings of Venice and coastal scenes are the most actively traded and tend to achieve the strongest prices at major houses like Sotheby's, Christie's, and Bonhams - Lithographs and engravings trade at much lower price points (often under €300) and are widely available through regional French auction houses - The market is liquid with steady supply; collectors seeking specific subjects such as regattas or Trouville beach scenes should monitor both international and regional French auction calendars - Recent results show large-scale oil paintings can reach $20,000 (e.g., Préparation de régates at John Moran, 2025), while comparable beach scenes typically trade in the $4,000–$8,000 range ### Market caveats - Prices span multiple currencies (USD and EUR); direct comparison requires currency normalization to the relevant sale date - The 363-lot count aggregates works across oil, lithography, engraving, and drawing; median and range figures mix all media and should not be applied to any single work without medium-specific adjustment - Some recent lots at regional houses (e.g., Les Andelys Enchères) carry very low or null realized prices, likely reflecting prints or works on paper rather than painting values - Auction results reflect hammer price plus buyer's premium as reported; private sale and retail gallery prices may differ substantially ### Market evidence sources - Appraisily auction record index: https://appraisily.com/api/scraper-search/artists/andre-hambourg/seo-profile?recentLimit=24&relatedLimit=0 - Invaluable — John Moran Auctioneers: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-andre-hambourg-1909-1999-preparation-de-regates-121-c-7c146c79c6 - Invaluable — Bonhams: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-andre-hambourg-1909-1999-temps-doux-a-trouville-37-c-a4126e204a - Invaluable — Freeman's | Hindman: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-andre-hambourg-french-1909-1999-midi-beau-temps-1969-184-c-7134e1aa3c - Invaluable — Tajan: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-andre-hambourg-1909-1999-32-c-6898130403 - Invaluable — Les Andelys Enchères: https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot-andre-hambourg-1909-1999-venise-acqua-alta-lithographie-sign-688-c-3ec4579850 ## Appraisily data basis Appraisily artist pages combine verified artist identity research from library authority files and institutional databases with auction records, auction-house context, sale dates, realized prices, and comparable lots when those records are available. For André Hambourg, identity data is drawn from the Library of Congress, VIAF, RKD, and Wikidata authority files. ## Sources - RKD (Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie): https://rkd.nl/en/explore/artists/35595 - VIAF (Virtual International Authority File): https://viaf.org/viaf/56610972/ - Library of Congress: https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2003117091 - Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2847932 - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_Hambourg - Getty Vocabulary Program: https://vocab.getty.edu/page/ulan/500102677