François-Auguste Ravier (1814–1895)
What is François-Auguste Ravier’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 151 auction results for François-Auguste Ravier at 13 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,184 including buyer’s premium (middle half $895–$1,992, n=38). The auction record is $11,688 for Étang au soleil rougeoyant (2022, De Baecque et Associés). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Étang au soleil rougeoyant, 1875 | Huile sur papier marouflé sur panneau, signée du cachet en bas à gauche | $11,688 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | La maison du peintre à Morestel | Huile sur panneau | $6,794 | Art Valorem | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Coucher de soleil flamboyant sur l’Étang de la Levaz à Morestel, 1888 | Huile sur carton montée sur châssis | $6,753 | Ader | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Clair de lune | Huile sur papier | $5,962 | Ader | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Paysage à Morestel | Huile sur papier | $5,737 | Art Valorem | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Paysage | Huile sur panneau | $5,664 | Ader | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Ciel chargé soleil levant à la Levaz | Huile sur papier marouflé sur panneau, signée en bas à droite | $5,598 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Bords du Tibre, 1845 | Aquarelle sur traits de crayon, sur papier bl | $5,209 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2022 |
| 9 | Etude de ciel, 1895 | Aquarelle sur trait de crayon | $5,124 | Artcurial | Mar 2019 |
| 10 | Ferme à Morestel en été | Huile sur papier | $4,950 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $2,471 |
| Other | 52 | $1,347 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $1,050 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 129 | $1,760 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 151 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
François-Auguste Ravier is a French artist with 212 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,683. 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 François-Auguste Ravier sold in 2026 for $2,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François-Auguste Ravier work is $1,683.
The median François-Auguste Ravier painting sells for $2,311 across 60 lots.
The median François-Auguste Ravier work on paper sells for $1,120 across 52 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) François-Auguste Ravier paintings typically sell for $1,259–$3,364 (the middle half of 58 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) François-Auguste Ravier work on papers typically sell for $589–$2,099 (the middle half of 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $2,311†‡ | $11,688 | 96.8% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 57 | $1,120 | $5,209 | 91.2% | 2026-09-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $5,850 | $11,688 | — | 2022-11-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $1,259–$3,364†‡ | $2,245†‡ | $11,688 |
† 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) | 49 | $589–$2,099 | $1,083 | $5,209 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $11,688 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $6,794 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,209 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,124 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a François-Auguste Ravier worth?
Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François-Auguste Ravier work is $1,683. The median François-Auguste Ravier painting sells for $2,311 across 60 lots. The median François-Auguste Ravier work on paper sells for $1,120 across 52 lots. Small (under 50 cm) François-Auguste Ravier paintings typically sell for $1,259–$3,364 (the middle half of 58 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) François-Auguste Ravier work on papers typically sell for $589–$2,099 (the middle half of 49 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 François-Auguste Ravier painting?
Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François-Auguste Ravier painting is $2,311. 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 François-Auguste Ravier's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François-Auguste Ravier painting is $11,688.
What is the average price of a François-Auguste Ravier work on paper?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François-Auguste Ravier work on paper is $1,120.
What is François-Auguste Ravier's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François-Auguste Ravier work on paper is $5,209.
What is the average price of a small François-Auguste Ravier painting?
Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a small François-Auguste Ravier painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,245, 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 François-Auguste Ravier work on paper?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small François-Auguste Ravier work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,083, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is François-Auguste Ravier's auction record?
François-Auguste Ravier's auction record is $11,688, set in 2022.
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