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# Benjamin Rabier (1864–1939)

## What is Benjamin Rabier’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Benjamin Rabier at 11 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $285 including buyer’s premium (middle half $202–$646, n=8). The auction record is $4,943 for Autoportrait en trayeur de vache (2019, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autoportrait en trayeur de vache, 1903 | Encre et crayon bleu | $4,943 | Ader | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Le Renard et la Cigogne | Encre, aquarelle et mine de plomb | $3,308 | Ader | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | La Taupe et les lapins | Encre et d’aquarelle | $3,205 | Ader | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | Je t’en prie Chantecler, 1869 | Aquarelle gouachée | $3,110 | Osenat | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | LE RÊVE DE LACUITE, 1907 | Encre et aquarelle | $2,338 | Ader | Sep 2018 |
| 6 | Le Singe et le chien | Encre et crayon bleu | $2,315 | Ader | Mar 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DOGUE FUMANT LA PIPE, 1869 | Lithographie en couleurs | $1,455 | Osenat | Nov 2015 |
| 2 | LE COCHON ET L'ABEILLE, 1869 | Lithographie en couleurs | $1,455 | Osenat | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | LE LAPIN CHANTEUR, 1869 | Lithographie en couleurs | $1,401 | Osenat | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | L’Angélus, 1900 | Lithographie d’après une aquarelle | $1,313 | Ader | May 2018 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 8 | $1,244 |
| Other | 15 | $608 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,197 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Benjamin Rabier is a France artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,024. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Benjamin Rabier sold in 2025 for $3,308, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Benjamin Rabier works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Benjamin Rabier work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Rabier work is $1,024.

The median Benjamin Rabier print sells for $690 across 12 lots.

The median Benjamin Rabier work on paper sells for $2,338 across 9 lots.

The median Benjamin Rabier sculpture sells for $528 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $690‡ | $1,455 | — | 2026-04-01 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $2,338 | $4,943 | — | 2025-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $528‡ | $654 | — | 2026-03-24 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $680–$1,401‡ | $1,024‡ | $1,455 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,178–$3,231 | $2,326 | $4,943 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $4,943 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,308 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,455 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,455 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $654 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $402‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Benjamin Rabier worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Rabier work is $1,024. The median Benjamin Rabier print sells for $690 across 12 lots. The median Benjamin Rabier work on paper sells for $2,338 across 9 lots. The median Benjamin Rabier sculpture sells for $528 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Benjamin Rabier print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benjamin Rabier print is $690. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Benjamin Rabier's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Benjamin Rabier print is $1,455.

### What is Benjamin Rabier's auction record?

Benjamin Rabier's auction record is $4,943, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.