François Rouan (b. 1943)
François Rouan is a French artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $5,081. 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 Rouan sold in 2025 for $12,749, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Rouan work is $5,081.
The median François Rouan work on paper sells for $4,273 across 16 lots.
The median François Rouan painting sells for $37,033 across 18 lots.
The median François Rouan print sells for $228 across 7 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 | 9 | $228† | $602 | 77.8% | 2026-06-02 |
| Paintings | 20 | $37,033† | $153,460 | 90% | 2025-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $4,273† | $45,701 | 80% | 2026-01-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,406 | $1,406 | — | 2023-06-07 |
| Photography | 2 | $955 | $1,507 | — | 2023-10-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $111,824 | $153,460 | — | 2023-06-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
François Rouan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $228 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (20 lots) median $37,033, record $153,460. A typical François Rouan painting sells for around 163× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $111,824.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $112–$357† | $228† | $602 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $3,896–$6,961 | $4,911 | $12,749 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $42,076–$106,748 | $49,526 | $153,460 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $588–$2,260† | $1,021† | $4,814 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $4,386–$6,996 | $6,639 | $9,430 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $153,460 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $111,824 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $45,701 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $9,430 |
| Photography | 2019 | $1,507 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,406 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $602 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $405 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a François Rouan worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Rouan work is $5,081. The median François Rouan work on paper sells for $4,273 across 16 lots. The median François Rouan painting sells for $37,033 across 18 lots. The median François Rouan print sells for $228 across 7 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 Rouan work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Rouan work on paper is $4,273. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is François Rouan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François Rouan work on paper is $45,701.
What is the average price of a François Rouan painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François Rouan painting is $37,033. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is François Rouan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a François Rouan painting is $153,460.
What is François Rouan's auction record?
François Rouan's auction record is $153,460, set in 2023.
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