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# Georges Rousse (b. 1947)

## What is Georges Rousse’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Georges Rousse at 17 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,884 including buyer’s premium (middle half $772–$2,463, n=5). The auction record is $22,982 for MEZY (2009, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEZY, 2001 | Cibachrome collé sur aluminium | $22,982 | Artcurial | Oct 2009 |
| 2 | Untitled | Photo | $15,726 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 1990 |
| 3 | BERLIN , 1984, 1984 | Monogrammé et daté " | $10,147 | Artcurial | Jun 2006 |
| 4 | Miyota (Bois), 1999 | Cibachrome | $9,900 | Tajan | Apr 2018 |
| 5 | Lyon (subsistances), 1997 | Tirage cibachrome monté sur aluminium | $8,864 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 6 | KANAZAWA - 1988, 1988 | Cibachrome print mounted on aluminium | $8,337 | Artcurial | Jun 2014 |
| 7 | MIYOTA (BLANC), 1999 | Cibachrome | $8,316 | Tajan | Apr 2018 |
| 8 | Embrasure XI, 1987 | Tirage cibachrome monté sur aluminum | $8,125 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | Houston - 2002, 2002 | Cibachrome sur aluminium | $7,774 | Artcurial | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | DRAVERT, 2006 | Digital print mounted on aluminium | $7,299 | Artcurial | Mar 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 18 | $4,679 |
| Photographs | 15 | $1,884 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $2,491 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Georges Rousse is a French artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,579. 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 Rousse sold in 2025 for $7,774, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Georges Rousse work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Rousse work is $2,579.

The median Georges Rousse photograph sells for $2,493 across 33 lots.

The median Georges Rousse print sells for $7,818 across 4 lots.

The median Georges Rousse work on paper sells for $1,955 across 2 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Georges Rousse photographs typically sell for $1,644–$7,450 (the middle half of 23 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 | 8 | $7,818‡ | $10,147 | 50% | 2022-03-30 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,955 | $2,579 | — | 2022-01-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $906 | $906 | — | 2016-05-31 |
| Photography | 40 | $2,493† | $22,982 | 82.5% | 2026-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $15,726 | $22,982 | — | 2009-10-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $406–$2,764† | $1,446† | $3,284 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $1,644–$7,450† | $2,493† | $15,726 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2009 | $22,982 |
| Photography | 1990 | $15,726 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $10,147 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $8,337 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,579 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,331 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $906 |

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 Georges Rousse worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Rousse work is $2,579. The median Georges Rousse photograph sells for $2,493 across 33 lots. The median Georges Rousse print sells for $7,818 across 4 lots. The median Georges Rousse work on paper sells for $1,955 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Georges Rousse photographs typically sell for $1,644–$7,450 (the middle half of 23 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 Rousse photograph?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Rousse photograph is $2,493. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Georges Rousse's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Rousse photograph is $22,982.

### What is the average price of a large Georges Rousse photograph?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Georges Rousse photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,493, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Georges Rousse's auction record?

Georges Rousse's auction record is $22,982, set in 2009.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Georges Rousse auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/georges-rousse (updated 2026-11-01).

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.