Félicien Rops (1833–1898)
Félicien Rops is a Belgian artist with 287 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $622. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Félicien Rops sold in 2026 for $22,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 179 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Félicien Rops work is $622.
The median Félicien Rops print sells for $440 across 123 lots.
The median Félicien Rops work on paper sells for $6,687 across 36 lots.
The median Félicien Rops photograph sells for $277 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Félicien Rops prints typically sell for $249–$691 (the middle half of 101 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Félicien Rops work on papers typically sell for $1,660–$28,205 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 164 | $440†‡ | $26,505† | 75% | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 4 | $10,313† | $19,920 | — | 2025-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 42 | $6,687†‡ | $121,448 | 85.7% | 2026-06-18 |
| Photography | 4 | $277‡ | $937 | 75% | 2026-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $52,269†‡ | $336,254 | — | 2025-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Félicien Rops's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (164 lots) median $440 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $10,313, record $19,920. A typical Félicien Rops painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $52,269.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 101 | $249–$691†‡ | $395†‡ | $11,224 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $650–$2,616† | $1,910† | $26,505† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 30 | $1,660–$28,205†‡ | $5,551†‡ | $121,448 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $121,448 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $83,188‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $26,505† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $19,920 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $16,254 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $11,224 |
| Photography | 2014 | $937 |
| Photography | 2025 | $277 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Félicien Rops worth?
Across 179 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Félicien Rops work is $622. The median Félicien Rops print sells for $440 across 123 lots. The median Félicien Rops work on paper sells for $6,687 across 36 lots. The median Félicien Rops photograph sells for $277 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Félicien Rops prints typically sell for $249–$691 (the middle half of 101 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Félicien Rops work on papers typically sell for $1,660–$28,205 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Félicien Rops print?
Based on 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Félicien Rops print is $440. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Félicien Rops's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Félicien Rops print is $26,505. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,505 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Félicien Rops work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Félicien Rops work on paper is $6,687. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Félicien Rops's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Félicien Rops work on paper is $121,448.
What is the average price of a small Félicien Rops print?
Based on 101 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Félicien Rops print (small (under 50 cm)) is $395, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Félicien Rops work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Félicien Rops work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,551, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Félicien Rops's auction record?
Félicien Rops's auction record is $336,254, set in 2007.
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