> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gabriel-argy-rousseau · updated 2026-11-03

# Gabriel Argy-Rousseau (1885–1953)

## What is Gabriel Argy-Rousseau’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 512 auction results for Gabriel Argy-Rousseau at 44 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,302 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,115–$11,337, n=35). The auction record is $180,032 for A RARE PATE-DE-VERRE CEILING FIXTURE (1999, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A RARE PATE-DE-VERRE CEILING FIXTURE, circa 1920 | Pate-de-verre | $180,032 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 2 | Singes | Pâte-de-verre | $87,500 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | Oiseaux de Paradis, circa 1928 | Pâte de verre | $81,250 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 4 | Vagues et Poissons, 1885 | Pâte-de-verre | $66,000 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |
| 5 | LES LOUPS DANS LA NEIGE, 1926 | Pâte-de-verre | $63,424 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 6 | Les Loups Dans La Neige, 1926 | Pâte de verre | $62,500 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 7 | Singes, 1923 | Pâte de verre blanc satiné jaspé | $61,897 | Tajan | May 2019 |
| 8 | Arbre Table Lamp, 1926 | Pate-de-verre | $59,062 | Bonhams | Jul 2021 |
| 9 | Vagues et Poissons | Glass | $50,534 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 10 | LES LOUPS DANS LA NEIGE, circa 1926 | Pâte de verre | $50,000 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $9,684 |
| Other | 373 | $6,250 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $18,459 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 343 | $6,064 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 512 results from 44 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gabriel Argy-Rousseau is a French artist with 641 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $5,617. 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 Gabriel Argy-Rousseau sold in 2026 for $6,716, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Gabriel Argy-Rousseau works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Gabriel Argy-Rousseau work worth?

Across 502 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gabriel Argy-Rousseau work is $5,617.

The median Gabriel Argy-Rousseau sculpture sells for $19,090 across 8 lots.

The median Gabriel Argy-Rousseau work on paper sells for $853 across 4 lots.

The median Gabriel Argy-Rousseau painting sells for $6,689 across 2 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 2 | $6,689 | $9,628 | — | 2015-04-08 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $853 | $884 | — | 2018-03-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $19,090‡ | $37,800 | 66.7% | 2025-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $42,972‡ | $180,032 | — | 2023-06-08 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $37,800 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $32,500 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $9,628 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $3,751 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $884 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $853 |

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 Gabriel Argy-Rousseau worth?

Across 502 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gabriel Argy-Rousseau work is $5,617. The median Gabriel Argy-Rousseau sculpture sells for $19,090 across 8 lots. The median Gabriel Argy-Rousseau work on paper sells for $853 across 4 lots. The median Gabriel Argy-Rousseau painting sells for $6,689 across 2 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 Gabriel Argy-Rousseau sculpture?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gabriel Argy-Rousseau sculpture is $19,090. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Gabriel Argy-Rousseau's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gabriel Argy-Rousseau sculpture is $37,800.

### What is Gabriel Argy-Rousseau's auction record?

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau's auction record is $180,032, set in 1999.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.