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# Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian (1923–2002)

## What is Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian at 1 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,794 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,396–$2,366, n=7). The auction record is $19,916 for SANS TITRE (FROM "LES OIES DÉTRAQUÉES") (2024, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SANS TITRE (FROM "LES OIES DÉTRAQUÉES"), circa 1985 | Mixed media on paper signed lower right | $19,916 | Waddingtons | Mar 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ÉTÉ INDIEN, 1969 | Lithograph in colours on wove paper, the full sheet signed l | $9,064 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 2 | JUTE I, 1967 | Lithograph in colours on wove paper signed lower right and n | $4,941 | Waddingtons | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Caribou, 1976 | Lithograph in colours on wove paper, with full margins signe | $3,478 | Waddingtons | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | FEUILLES VI, 1967 | Lithograph in colours on lana paper, with full margins signe | $2,917 | Waddingtons | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | POULE FAISANE, 1968 | Etching in black on Mandeure chiffon paper signed and num | $2,468 | Waddingtons | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | AU REPOS, 1983 | Lithograph in colours on Arches paper signed and numbered 72 | $2,376 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | LE SABLIER-APRÉS-MIDI, 1979 | Lithograph in colours on wove paper signed, inscribed "4" an | $2,357 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 8 | APRÈS-MIDI, 1979 | Lithograph in colours on wove paper, the full sheet signed | $1,794 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Le Crépuscule Plate 6 from Le Sablier, 1979 | Lithograph in colours on wove paper, the full sheet signed | $1,614 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 12 | $2,366 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,075 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian is a Canadian artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $2,376.

A work by Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian sold in 2026 for $2,376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian work is $2,376.

The median Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian print sells for $2,366 across 14 lots.

The median Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian work on paper sells for $19,916 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $2,366 | $9,064 | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2022-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $19,916 | $19,916 | — | 2024-03-28 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,287–$2,782 | $2,075 | $4,941 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $19,916 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $9,064 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,941 |

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 Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian work is $2,376. The median Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian print sells for $2,366 across 14 lots. The median Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian work on paper sells for $19,916 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian print is $2,366.

### What is Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian print is $9,064.

### What is the average price of a medium Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian print?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,075, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian's auction record?

Jean Paul Riopelle, RCA, Canadian's auction record is $19,916, set in 2024.

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