> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maurice-rapin · updated 2026-11-03

# Maurice Rapin (1924–2000)

## What is Maurice Rapin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Maurice Rapin at 3 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,238 including buyer’s premium (middle half $510–$1,582, n=15). The auction record is $4,952 for Le Joyeux forgeron (2024, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Joyeux forgeron, 1960 | Technique mixte sur carton contrecollé sur isorel | $4,952 | Ader | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Les Mouvements des corps seront des cris n°2, 1971 | Technique mixte sur panneau | $4,631 | Ader | May 2021 |
| 3 | Trompe-l’œil provoqués : Groupe de 5, 1959 | Technique mixte sur 5 cartons assemblés contrecollés sur carton | $3,851 | Ader | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | La Route vers l’or, 1968 | Technique mixte sur panneau | $2,973 | Ader | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Trompe-l’œil provoqués - Série En direction des corps complets, 1957 | Technique mixte sur 2 cartons assemblés contrecollés sur carton | $1,651 | Ader | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Ils gardaient le silence, 1960 | Technique mixte sur carton | $1,513 | Ader | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Le Défilé | Technique mixte sur toile | $1,513 | Ader | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Minute heureuse et trafic de blanc | Huile sur panneau | $1,370 | Ader | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Figures et trompe-l’œil provoqués - Série Nocturne, 1955 | Technique mixte sur 3 cartons assemblés contrecollés sur carton | $1,238 | Ader | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Passez muscade, 1967 | Technique mixte sur carton | $963 | Ader | Dec 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $1,376 |
| Paintings | 7 | $533 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $2,682 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $945 |

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


Maurice Rapin is a French artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $753. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Maurice Rapin sold in 2025 for $1,370, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Maurice Rapin work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Rapin work is $753.

The median Maurice Rapin painting sells for $533 across 7 lots.

The median Maurice Rapin work on paper sells for $372 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $533 | $1,513 | 70% | 2025-12-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $372 | $372 | — | 2025-06-11 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $426–$533 | $487 | $1,370 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,513 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,370 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $372 |

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 Maurice Rapin worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Rapin work is $753. The median Maurice Rapin painting sells for $533 across 7 lots. The median Maurice Rapin work on paper sells for $372 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Maurice Rapin's auction record?

Maurice Rapin's auction record is $4,952, set in 2024.

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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, “Maurice Rapin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maurice-rapin (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.