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# Marc Riboud (1923–2016)

## What is Marc Riboud’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 195 auction results for Marc Riboud at 26 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $652 including buyer’s premium (middle half $474–$1,664, n=42). The auction record is $12,500 for Painter of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Painter of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France | Cartes-de-visite | $12,500 | Phillips | Apr 2015 |
| 2 | China, 1965, 1965 | Cartes-de-visite | $11,654 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | USA. Washington DC. 1967, 1967 | Cartes-de-visite | $11,654 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | The Painter of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France | Cartes-de-visite | $11,306 | Phillips | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | The Antique Dealer’s Shop Windows, Beijing, 1965 | Cartes-de-visite | $10,160 | Phillips | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Painter on the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France, 1953 | Cartes-de-visite | $10,000 | Phillips | Oct 2016 |
| 7 | Antiquary Windows, Beijing, China | Cartes-de-visite | $9,848 | Phillips | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | Manifestation contre la guerre du Vietnam, 1967 | Ink | $9,379 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | The Painter of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France | Cartes-de-visite | $7,822 | Phillips | May 2017 |
| 10 | The Painter of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France, 2007 | Cartes-de-visite | $7,642 | Phillips | Sep 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | $3,252 |
| Photographs | 168 | $1,920 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $3,852 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 143 | $1,620 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 195 results from 26 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marc Riboud is a French artist with 339 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,965. 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 Marc Riboud sold in 2026 for $3,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Marc Riboud works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Marc Riboud work worth?

Across 190 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marc Riboud work is $1,965.

The median Marc Riboud photograph sells for $2,020 across 183 lots.

The median Marc Riboud work on paper sells for $5,473 across 3 lots.

The median Marc Riboud print sells for $952 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Marc Riboud photographs typically sell for $647–$3,337 (the middle half of 144 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Marc Riboud photographs typically sell for $2,164–$6,943 (the middle half of 28 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 | 3 | $952† | $1,397 | — | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $5,473 | $9,379 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Photography | 244 | $2,020†‡ | $12,500 | 75% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $10,080† | $12,500 | — | 2026-07-02 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 144 | $647–$3,337†‡ | $1,622†‡ | $11,654 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $2,164–$6,943 | $3,852 | $12,500 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2015 | $12,500 |
| Photography | 2017 | $11,654 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $9,379 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $5,473 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,397 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $952 |

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 Marc Riboud worth?

Across 190 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marc Riboud work is $1,965. The median Marc Riboud photograph sells for $2,020 across 183 lots. The median Marc Riboud work on paper sells for $5,473 across 3 lots. The median Marc Riboud print sells for $952 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Marc Riboud photographs typically sell for $647–$3,337 (the middle half of 144 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Marc Riboud photographs typically sell for $2,164–$6,943 (the middle half of 28 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 Marc Riboud photograph?

Based on 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marc Riboud photograph is $2,020. 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 Marc Riboud's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marc Riboud photograph is $12,500.

### What is the average price of a small Marc Riboud photograph?

Based on 144 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marc Riboud photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,622, 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 Marc Riboud photograph?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marc Riboud photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,852, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Marc Riboud's auction record?

Marc Riboud's auction record is $12,500, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Marc Riboud auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marc-riboud (updated 2026-11-03).

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.