Franz Roubaud (1856–1928)
What is Franz Roubaud’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 93 auction results for Franz Roubaud at 20 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $87,360 including buyer’s premium (middle half $49,950–$123,060, n=13). The auction record is $264,888 for Reiterlager im Kaukasus (2025, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reiterlager im Kaukasus | Öl auf Leinwand | $264,888 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | May 2025 |
| 2 | Circassian Skirmish | Oil on canvas | $165,600 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | The River Crossing, oil on canvas | Oil on canvas | $152,948 | Dorotheum | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Bazaar in Samarkand | Oil on canvas laid down on hardboard | $124,126 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | The tiger hunt | Oil on canvas | $123,060 | Sworders | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Reiterheer der Tscherkessen bei der Querung eines Flusslaufs, 1916 | Öl auf Leinwand | $121,091 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1856 | Oil on canvas | $110,111 | Dorotheum | Oct 2010 |
| 8 | Aufbruch zur Falkenjagd (Setting off on a falcon hunt) | Oil on canvas | $87,360 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Kaukasischer Reiter, den Feind verfolgend (Caucasian horseman, pursuing the enemy) | Oil on canvas | $87,360 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Crossing a mountain river, oil on canvas, 1856 | Oil on canvas | $83,772 | Dorotheum | Apr 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $34,199 |
| Other | 5 | $13,313 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $49,611 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $8,325 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 93 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Franz Roubaud is a Russian artist with 120 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $20,857. 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 Franz Roubaud sold in 2026 for $152,948, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Roubaud work is $20,857.
The median Franz Roubaud painting sells for $25,688 across 63 lots.
The median Franz Roubaud work on paper sells for $1,748 across 9 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Franz Roubaud paintings typically sell for $19,515–$74,888 (the middle half of 34 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 | 76 | $25,688†‡ | $264,888 | 82.9% | 2026-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,748‡ | $5,697‡ | 90% | 2026-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $131,730‡ | $273,827‡ | — | 2026-10-22 |
† 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) | 19 | $4,764–$14,463†‡ | $8,325†‡ | $34,199 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $19,515–$74,888†‡ | $35,469†‡ | $165,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $34,698–$144,378†‡ | $104,270†‡ | $264,888 |
† 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) | 9 | $1,060–$3,994‡ | $1,748‡ | $5,697‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $264,888 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $198,432‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,697‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $4,151 |
‡ 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 Franz Roubaud worth?
Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Roubaud work is $20,857. The median Franz Roubaud painting sells for $25,688 across 63 lots. The median Franz Roubaud work on paper sells for $1,748 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Franz Roubaud paintings typically sell for $19,515–$74,888 (the middle half of 34 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 Franz Roubaud painting?
Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Roubaud painting is $25,688. 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 Franz Roubaud's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Roubaud painting is $264,888.
What is the average price of a medium Franz Roubaud painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Franz Roubaud painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $35,469, 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 Franz Roubaud painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz Roubaud painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,325, 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 Franz Roubaud's auction record?
Franz Roubaud's auction record is $273,827, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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