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# Louis Robbe (1806–1887)

## What is Louis Robbe’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Louis Robbe at 16 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $945 including buyer’s premium (middle half $678–$2,272, n=8). The auction record is $4,903 for Cattle and Sheep in a Meadow (2023, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cattle and Sheep in a Meadow | Painting | $4,903 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2023 |
| 2 | troupeau de Moutons et chèvres Sheeps and goats | Original canvas | $3,828 | Tajan | Apr 2019 |
| 3 | Cows, Sheep and Goats | Oil on canvas | $2,875 | Flandersauctions | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | The Peaceful Flock, 1878 | Oil on canvas | $2,556 | Flandersauctions | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | 'Farm Girl with Cows', oil on canvas (1868). (L:125 x H:85 cm) | — | $2,178 | Flandersauctions | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | LOUIS ROBBE (1806-1887) | Painting | $1,832 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2020 |
| 7 | Sheepherder and her flock | Oil on panel | $1,762 | Flandersauctions | Jan 2024 |
| 8 | Barn interior with sheep, birds and a goat | Oil on wood panel | $1,750 | Eldred's (Robert C. Eldred Co.) | Nov 2020 |
| 9 | Sheep and Rams | Oil on canvas | $1,288 | Flandersauctions | Jan 2024 |
| 10 | Sheep at a watering hole | Oil on panel (mahogany) | $1,188 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $1,068 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $1,121 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $407 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Robbe is a Belgian artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,666. 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 Louis Robbe sold in 2026 for $2,178, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Louis Robbe work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Louis Robbe work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Robbe work is $1,666.

The median Louis Robbe painting sells for $1,500 across 35 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Robbe paintings typically sell for $1,083–$2,566 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $1,500†‡ | $15,432‡ | 72.9% | 2026-03-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $11,000‡ | $15,432‡ | — | 2023-07-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $341–$1,868‡ | $407‡ | $15,432‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $1,083–$2,566†‡ | $1,631†‡ | $11,000‡ |

† 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 | 2023 | $15,432‡ |
| Paintings | 1994 | $11,000‡ |

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

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 Louis Robbe worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Robbe work is $1,666. The median Louis Robbe painting sells for $1,500 across 35 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Robbe paintings typically sell for $1,083–$2,566 (the middle half of 26 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 Louis Robbe painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Robbe painting is $1,500. 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 Louis Robbe's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Robbe painting is $15,432. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Louis Robbe painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Robbe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,631, 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 Louis Robbe's auction record?

Louis Robbe's auction record is $15,432, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louis Robbe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-robbe (updated 2026-11-02).

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.