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# François-Auguste Ravier (1814–1895)

## What is François-Auguste Ravier’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $2,471 |
| Other | 52 | $1,347 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $1,050 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**4 François-Auguste Ravier works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a François-Auguste Ravier work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “François-Auguste Ravier auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francois-auguste-ravier (updated 2026-11-02).

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.