Georges Rouault (1871–1958)
What is Georges Rouault’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,285 auction results for Georges Rouault at 95 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,465 including buyer’s premium (middle half $908–$20,242, n=111). The auction record is $1,370,500 for Pierrot (2009, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierrot | Oil on canvas | $1,370,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2009 |
| 2 | Arlequin | Oil on paper laid down on canvas | $785,000 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 3 | "PRÈS DES FORTIFICATIONS DÉSERTIQUES, JE NAQUIS..." (AUTOPORTRAIT) | — | $664,873 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | Fleurs décoratives, 1937 | Oil paint | $644,000 | Christie's | May 2001 |
| 5 | Le Pierrot sage | Oil on paper mounted on canvas | $545,000 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 6 | CLOWN DE PROFIL, 1938 | Oil on paper laid down on canvas | $506,985 | Artcurial | Jun 2014 |
| 7 | LE VIEUX CLOWN | Gouache, pastel, brush and ink and crayon on paper laid down on board | $481,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 8 | Pierrot | Huile sur toile | $455,803 | Artcurial | Jun 2004 |
| 9 | Pierrette | Oil on paper mounted on canvas | $446,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2011 |
| 10 | Vieux Faubourg | Oil on paper mounted on canvas | $437,000 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 183 | $55,625 |
| Works on paper | 128 | $18,756 |
| Sculpture | 8 | $15,593 |
| Other | 78 | $13,175 |
| Prints | 557 | $1,161 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 264 | $3,063 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 606 | $2,246 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,285 results from 95 houses · How we compute these figures
Georges Rouault is a French artist with 1,899 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,950. 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 Georges Rouault sold in 2026 for $3,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,241 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Rouault work is $1,950.
The median Georges Rouault print sells for $937 across 806 lots.
The median Georges Rouault work on paper sells for $25,000 across 166 lots.
The median Georges Rouault painting sells for $43,436 across 165 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Georges Rouault prints typically sell for $475–$2,003 (the middle half of 519 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Rouault prints typically sell for $380–$2,360 (the middle half of 231 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1,096 | $937†‡ | $84,000 | 73.5% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 187 | $43,436†‡ | $1.4M | 88.2% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 193 | $25,000†‡ | $644,000 | 86% | 2026-10-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $13,662 | $13,662 | — | 2018-10-18 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,016 | $1,016 | — | 2023-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 87 | $191,330†‡ | $1.4M | — | 2023-03-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Georges Rouault's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,096 lots) median $937 with 73.5% sell-through. Paintings (187 lots) median $43,436, record $1,370,500. A typical Georges Rouault painting sells for around 46× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 87 lots) the median is $191,330.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 519 | $475–$2,003†‡ | $900†‡ | $60,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 231 | $380–$2,360†‡ | $950†‡ | $84,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 97 | $18,900–$57,894†‡ | $31,721†‡ | $446,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $40,082–$217,601‡ | $124,627‡ | $1.4M |
† 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) | 121 | $10,000–$32,500†‡ | $18,750†‡ | $230,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $31,879–$190,357‡ | $95,395‡ | $644,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2009 | $1.4M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $785,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $644,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $387,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $84,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $60,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $13,662 |
| Photography | 2023 | $1,016 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Georges Rouault worth?
Across 1,241 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Rouault work is $1,950. The median Georges Rouault print sells for $937 across 806 lots. The median Georges Rouault work on paper sells for $25,000 across 166 lots. The median Georges Rouault painting sells for $43,436 across 165 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Georges Rouault prints typically sell for $475–$2,003 (the middle half of 519 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Rouault prints typically sell for $380–$2,360 (the middle half of 231 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 Georges Rouault print?
Based on 806 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Rouault print is $937. 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 Georges Rouault's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Rouault print is $84,000.
What is the average price of a Georges Rouault work on paper?
Based on 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Rouault work on paper is $25,000. 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 Georges Rouault's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Rouault work on paper is $644,000.
What is the average price of a Georges Rouault painting?
Based on 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Rouault painting is $43,436. 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 Georges Rouault's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Rouault painting is $1,370,500.
What is the average price of a small Georges Rouault print?
Based on 519 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georges Rouault print (small (under 50 cm)) is $900, 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 medium Georges Rouault print?
Based on 231 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georges Rouault print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $950, 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 Georges Rouault's auction record?
Georges Rouault's auction record is $1,370,500, set in 2009.
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