Manuel Robbe (1872–1936)
What is Manuel Robbe’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 169 auction results for Manuel Robbe at 34 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $363 including buyer’s premium (middle half $302–$456, n=11). The auction record is $11,580 for Elégantes aux courses (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elégantes aux courses | Pastel | $11,580 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 2 | Femme à sa toilette de dos | Pastel sur papier brun | $5,728 | Tajan | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | L'ECLATANTE, 1895 | Two-sheets | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2018 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Bibliothècaire, 1906 | Aquatint | $3,360 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2012 |
| 2 | Nu se coiffant, 1906 | Drypoint | $2,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2002 |
| 3 | La Toilette, 1906 | Drypoint | $2,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2002 |
| 4 | Le Modèle, 1900 | Drypoint | $2,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2005 |
| 5 | Le Manège, ou La Place Blanche à Paris, 1903 or 1905 | Aquatinte | $2,347 | Ader | Dec 2012 |
| 6 | L'Éclatante | Lithograph | $2,301 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2011 |
| 7 | Femme Fatale, circa 1907 | Aquatint | $2,280 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 121 | $937 |
| Other | 9 | $498 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,578 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 42 | $988 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 74 | $750 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 169 results from 34 houses · How we compute these figures
Manuel Robbe is a French artist with 274 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $750. 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 Manuel Robbe sold in 2022 for $1,647, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Manuel Robbe on OpeningBid →What is a Manuel Robbe work worth?
Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manuel Robbe work is $750.
The median Manuel Robbe print sells for $800 across 144 lots.
The median Manuel Robbe work on paper sells for $5,728 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Manuel Robbe prints typically sell for $309–$1,200 (the middle half of 84 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Manuel Robbe prints typically sell for $490–$1,320 (the middle half of 47 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 | 188 | $800†‡ | $3,360 | 76.6% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,728 | $5,728 | — | 2017-11-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $2,800 | $11,580 | — | 2018-08-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 84 | $309–$1,200†‡ | $665†‡ | $3,360 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $490–$1,320†‡ | $937†‡ | $2,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,255–$2,137 | $1,578 | $3,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,728 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $3,360 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $3,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Manuel Robbe worth?
Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manuel Robbe work is $750. The median Manuel Robbe print sells for $800 across 144 lots. The median Manuel Robbe work on paper sells for $5,728 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Manuel Robbe prints typically sell for $309–$1,200 (the middle half of 84 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Manuel Robbe prints typically sell for $490–$1,320 (the middle half of 47 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 Manuel Robbe print?
Based on 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Manuel Robbe print is $800. 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 Manuel Robbe's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Manuel Robbe print is $3,360.
What is the average price of a small Manuel Robbe print?
Based on 84 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Manuel Robbe print (small (under 50 cm)) is $665, 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 Manuel Robbe print?
Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Manuel Robbe print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $937, 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 Manuel Robbe's auction record?
Manuel Robbe's auction record is $11,580, set in 2007.
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