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Horace Vernet Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1789–1863

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ArtSell has recorded 16 auction results for Horace Vernet watercolors between 2008 and 2026, and 16 of them sold (100%). The median price realised is $1.2kSign up free to see across 16 priced sales; the middle half sold for $752Sign up free to see–$3.5kSign up free to see. La charge des Lanciers polonais de l'empereur Napoléon 1er holds the top price on file: $5.5kSign up free to see at Thierry de Maigret (March 2016). The houses with the most results are Artcurial (3), Gros & Delettrez (3) and Ader (2).

€4,800≈ $5,465≈ £3,799Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumLa charge des Lanciers polonais de l'empereur Napoléon 1erThierry de Maigret16auction results2008–2026years recorded100%sold$1.2kSign up free to seemedian price

Horace Vernet watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
16 2008–2026
Price range
$143–$5.5kSign up free to see
Median price
$1.2kSign up free to see 16 sold
Most recent sale
$4.6kSign up free to see Mar 2026, Artcurial
Record sale
$5.5kSign up free to see 2016, Thierry de Maigret

Recent sales: Le trompettiste blessé · Adieux sur la plage · Portrait équestre d’un Maréchal d’Empire

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Horace Vernet watercolors: key figures

Auction results
16
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2008–2026
Median price
$1.2kSign up free to see
Record price
$5.5kSign up free to see La charge des Lanciers polonais de l'empereur Napoléon 1er, Thierry de Maigret, Mar 2016

Top auction houses: Artcurial (3), Gros & Delettrez (3), Ader (2)

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  1. Le trompettiste blessé by Horace Vernet, Aquarelle et lavis gris sur traits de crayon sur papier bleu, sold Mar 2026
    Le trompettiste blessé
    Watercolor · Paper
    18 x 23 cm
    Artcurial · · Lot 84
    €3,972≈ $4,604≈ £3,438Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Artcurial ↗
  2. Adieux sur la plage by Horace Vernet, Aquarelle gouachée, sold Nov 2024
    Adieux sur la plage
    Watercolor
    12x16cm
    Ader · · Lot 48
    €1,040≈ $1,120≈ £865Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–1,000View at Ader ↗
  3. Portrait équestre d’un Maréchal d’Empire by Horace Vernet, Aquarelle sur traits de crayon noir, sold Jul 2024
    Portrait équestre d’un Maréchal d’Empire
    Watercolor
    27,3 x 36,4 cm
    Osenat · · Lot 157
    €1,300≈ $1,407≈ £1,096Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–1,500View at Osenat ↗
  4. Etude d'arabes au turban by Horace Vernet, Crayon et aquarelle sur papier, sold Feb 2024
    Etude d'arabes au turban
    Watercolor
    11 x 14 cm
    Chayette & Cheval · · Lot 22
    €400≈ $433≈ £341Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €80–150View at Chayette & Cheval ↗
  5. Le Thé avant le bal masqué by Horace Vernet, Crayon noir, aquarelle et rehauts de gouache sur papier Diamètre :, sold Mar 2023
    Le Thé avant le bal masqué
    Watercolor
    Ader · · Lot 220
    €1,408≈ $1,532≈ £1,246Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Ader ↗
  6. Deux personnages de théâtre : le fou et une élégante by Horace Vernet, Aquarelle sur traits de crayon noir, sold Oct 2022
    Deux personnages de théâtre : le fou et une élégante
    Watercolor
    Audap & Associés · · Lot 16
    €283≈ $284≈ £245Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €250–300View at Audap & Associés ↗
  7. Officier près de sa monture by Horace Vernet, Crayon et aquarelle signée en bas à droite, sold Nov 2020
    Officier près de sa monture
    Watercolor
    12 x 9 cm
    Osenat · · Lot 116
    €1,000≈ $1,192≈ £894Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at Osenat ↗
  8. Militaire sur un champ de bataille by Horace Vernet, Aquarelle signée en bas vers la droite, sold Jun 2018
    Militaire sur un champ de bataille
    Watercolor
    6,4 x 8 cm
    Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés · · Lot 9
    €200≈ $235≈ £175Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–300View at Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés ↗
  9. Universitaire by Horace Vernet, Aquarelle monogrammée en bas à gauche, sold Dec 2017
    Universitaire
    Watercolor
    13 x 9 cm
    Daguerre · · Lot 11
    €850≈ $1,009≈ £746Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–250View at Daguerre ↗
  10. Episode présumé de Paul et Virginie by Horace Vernet, Aquarelle sur trait de crayon, sold Jun 2017
    Episode présumé de Paul et Virginie
    Watercolor
    50 x 40 cm
    Artcurial · · Lot 111
    €128≈ $143≈ £113Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–400View at Artcurial ↗
  11. Chapeau de paille d'Italie. Robe faite en chemise. 1813", étude pour le Costume parisien by Horace Vernet, Crayon noir et rehauts d'aquarelle, sold Jun 2017
    Chapeau de paille d'Italie. Robe faite en chemise. 1813", étude pour le Costume parisien
    Watercolor
    Artcurial · · Lot 95
    €766≈ $858≈ £674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Artcurial ↗
  12. La charge des Lanciers polonais de l'empereur Napoléon 1er by Horace Vernet, Aquarelle, sold Mar 2016
    La charge des Lanciers polonais de l'empereur Napoléon 1er
    Watercolor
    30 x 43 cm
    Thierry de Maigret · · Lot 364
    €4,800≈ $5,465≈ £3,799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Thierry de Maigret ↗
  13. Joueur de mandoline napolitain by Horace Vernet, Aquarelle signée, sold Mar 2013
    Joueur de mandoline napolitain
    Watercolor
    23 x 22 cm
    Gros & Delettrez · · Lot 12
    €900≈ $1,152≈ £761Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Gros & Delettrez ↗
  14. La chasse aux sangliers dans la plaine de Sahara" 1835 by Horace Vernet, 1835, Gravure de Jean-Pierre-Marie JAZET (1788-1871) rehaussée à l'aquarelle, sold Dec 2012
    La chasse aux sangliers dans la plaine de Sahara" 1835, 1835
    Watercolor
    72 x 94 cm
    Gros & Delettrez · · Lot 226
    €2,500≈ $3,290≈ £2,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–2,500View at Gros & Delettrez ↗
  15. La chasse au lion dans le désert" 1836 by Horace Vernet, 1836, Gravure de Jean-Pierre-Marie JAZET (1788-1871) rehaussée d'aquarelle, sold Dec 2012
    La chasse au lion dans le désert" 1836, 1836
    Watercolor
    72 x 94 cm
    Gros & Delettrez · · Lot 225
    €3,200≈ $4,211≈ £2,598Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–2,500View at Gros & Delettrez ↗
  16. MÄNNLICHES BILDNIS IN GANZER FIGUR. by Horace Vernet, Graphit und Aquarell auf Pappe, sold May 2008
    MÄNNLICHES BILDNIS IN GANZER FIGUR.
    Watercolor
    33 x 14,8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 1347
    €2,640≈ $4,091≈ £2,095Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–2,000View at Lempertz ↗

Questions about Horace Vernet watercolors

How much is a Horace Vernet watercolor worth?

Horace Vernet watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $143 and $5,465, with a median of $1,172; half of the 16 priced sales were between $752 and $3,490. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Horace Vernet watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $5,465 for “La charge des Lanciers polonais de l'empereur Napoléon 1er”, sold at Thierry de Maigret in March 2016.

How much do Horace Vernet watercolors sell for?

In the last five years the median was $1,264 across 6 sales. Over the whole record (2008–2026) the median is $1,172.

How often do Horace Vernet watercolors sell at auction?

100% of the 16 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Horace Vernet watercolors sold?

Most of the 16 recorded results come from Artcurial (3), Gros & Delettrez (3), Ader (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Horace Vernet watercolor?

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