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# Ker-Xavier Roussel (1867–1944)

## What is Ker-Xavier Roussel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 175 auction results for Ker-Xavier Roussel at 18 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,298 including buyer’s premium (middle half $760–$3,618, n=27). The auction record is $213,515 for Les Saisons de la vie (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Saisons de la vie, 1892 | Oil paint | $213,515 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Les Deux femmes et l’enfant, 1890 | Oil paint | $127,000 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 3 | Paysannes endimanchées, 1867 | Huile sur toile | $92,178 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |
| 4 | Le jardin des Hespérides, 1923-1924 | On canvas | $48,000 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 5 | Nature morte au bouquet de fleurs, 1900 | Oil paint | $42,694 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 6 | La traite de la chèvre, 1893 | Distemper on paper laid down on canvas | $37,001 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 7 | BRETONNES (RECTO) FEMME DANS UN PAYSAGE (VERSO) | Huile sur toile | $35,660 | Sotheby's | Jun 2011 |
| 8 | Nature morte au bouquet de fleurs, 1900 | Signée en bas à gauche "K-X Roussel" | $28,190 | Artcurial | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Jeunes femmes dans un sous bois, 1892 | Oil on canvas | $26,247 | Artcurial | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Madame Vuillard cousant, 1889 | Charcoal | $22,758 | Christie's | Mar 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $10,463 |
| Works on paper | 46 | $3,429 |
| Other | 45 | $1,464 |
| Prints | 42 | $549 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $7,534 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 120 | $1,519 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $367 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 175 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ker-Xavier Roussel is a French artist with 204 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,853. 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 Ker-Xavier Roussel sold in 2026 for $7,164, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ker-Xavier Roussel work worth?

Across 175 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ker-Xavier Roussel work is $1,853.

The median Ker-Xavier Roussel print sells for $717 across 69 lots.

The median Ker-Xavier Roussel work on paper sells for $3,000 across 66 lots.

The median Ker-Xavier Roussel painting sells for $10,136 across 30 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Ker-Xavier Roussel prints typically sell for $335–$1,455 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ker-Xavier Roussel work on papers typically sell for $1,252–$4,695 (the middle half of 54 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 | 73 | $717‡ | $12,795 | 94.5% | 2026-07-26 |
| Paintings | 32 | $10,136‡ | $213,515 | 93.8% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 69 | $3,000† | $22,758 | 95.7% | 2026-06-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $42,694 | $213,515 | — | 2026-10-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Ker-Xavier Roussel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (73 lots) median $717 with 94.5% sell-through. Paintings (32 lots) median $10,136, record $213,515. A typical Ker-Xavier Roussel painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $42,694.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $335–$1,455‡ | $744‡ | $8,665 |

‡ 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) | 9 | $4,796–$17,888‡ | $6,892‡ | $92,178 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $4,872–$12,890 | $8,580 | $127,000 |

‡ 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) | 54 | $1,252–$4,695† | $2,836† | $22,758 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,599–$7,965 | $5,898 | $10,166 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $213,515 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $127,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $22,758 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $21,644 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $12,795 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $8,665 |

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 Ker-Xavier Roussel worth?

Across 175 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ker-Xavier Roussel work is $1,853. The median Ker-Xavier Roussel print sells for $717 across 69 lots. The median Ker-Xavier Roussel work on paper sells for $3,000 across 66 lots. The median Ker-Xavier Roussel painting sells for $10,136 across 30 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ker-Xavier Roussel prints typically sell for $335–$1,455 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ker-Xavier Roussel work on papers typically sell for $1,252–$4,695 (the middle half of 54 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 Ker-Xavier Roussel print?

Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ker-Xavier Roussel print is $717. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ker-Xavier Roussel's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ker-Xavier Roussel print is $12,795.

### What is the average price of a Ker-Xavier Roussel work on paper?

Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ker-Xavier Roussel work on paper is $3,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ker-Xavier Roussel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ker-Xavier Roussel work on paper is $22,758.

### What is the average price of a Ker-Xavier Roussel painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ker-Xavier Roussel painting is $10,136. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ker-Xavier Roussel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ker-Xavier Roussel painting is $213,515.

### What is the average price of a small Ker-Xavier Roussel print?

Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ker-Xavier Roussel print (small (under 50 cm)) is $744, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Ker-Xavier Roussel work on paper?

Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ker-Xavier Roussel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,836, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ker-Xavier Roussel's auction record?

Ker-Xavier Roussel's auction record is $213,515, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.