Georges Rouault (1871–1958)
Georges Rouault is a French artist with 775 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,826. 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 $3,405, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Georges Rouault on OpeningBid →What is a Georges Rouault work worth?
Across 533 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Rouault work is $1,826.
The median Georges Rouault print sells for $1,600 across 453 lots.
The median Georges Rouault painting sells for $64,513 across 39 lots.
The median Georges Rouault work on paper sells for $38,450 across 20 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Georges Rouault prints typically sell for $749–$3,153 (the middle half of 244 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Rouault prints typically sell for $608–$3,400 (the middle half of 135 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 | 587 | $1,600†‡ | $159,941 | 77.2% | 2026-07-31 |
| Paintings | 40 | $64,513†‡ | $1.2M‡ | 97.5% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $38,450†‡ | $340,410 | — | 2026-05-18 |
| Photography | 2 | $44 | $44 | 50% | 2021-05-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $128,727‡ | $1.2M‡ | — | 2016-12-22 |
† 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 (587 lots) median $1,600 with 77.2% sell-through. Paintings (40 lots) median $64,513, record $1,159,191. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Georges Rouault painting sells for around 40× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 27 lots) the median is $128,727.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 244 | $749–$3,153†‡ | $1,784†‡ | $159,941 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 135 | $608–$3,400†‡ | $1,092†‡ | $70,864 |
† 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) | 22 | $30,608–$109,113† | $48,824† | $253,406 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $43,164–$238,620‡ | $134,018‡ | $1.2M‡ |
† 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) | 16 | $15,515–$43,457†‡ | $33,927†‡ | $148,437 |
† 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 | 2016 | $1.2M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $340,410 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $330,650 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $159,941 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $148,437 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $121,830 |
| Photography | 2021 | $44 |
‡ 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 Georges Rouault worth?
Across 533 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Rouault work is $1,826. The median Georges Rouault print sells for $1,600 across 453 lots. The median Georges Rouault painting sells for $64,513 across 39 lots. The median Georges Rouault work on paper sells for $38,450 across 20 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Georges Rouault prints typically sell for $749–$3,153 (the middle half of 244 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Georges Rouault prints typically sell for $608–$3,400 (the middle half of 135 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 453 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Rouault print is $1,600. 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 $159,941.
What is the average price of a Georges Rouault painting?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Rouault painting is $64,513. 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 $1,159,191. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Georges Rouault work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Rouault work on paper is $38,450. 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 $340,410.
What is the average price of a small Georges Rouault print?
Based on 244 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georges Rouault print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,784, 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 135 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georges Rouault print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,092, 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 $1,159,191, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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