Paul Désiré Trouillebert (1829–1900)
What is Paul Désiré Trouillebert’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 283 auction results for Paul Désiré Trouillebert at 29 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,372 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,767–$5,512, n=12). The auction record is $72,453 for Le faucheur et un rameur sur la rivière (2021, Koller Auktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le faucheur et un rameur sur la rivière | Oil on canvas | $72,453 | Koller Auktionen | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | A Punt in a River Landscape, 1829 | Oil paint | $57,500 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 3 | Les bords de la Loire, 1829 | Oil paint | $47,500 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 4 | Golfe Juan les Pins, 1829 | Oil paint | $43,700 | Christie's | May 1998 |
| 5 | Pont sur l'Oise à l'Isle Adam, 1829 | Oil paint | $37,500 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 6 | Wooded river landscape with peasants, 19th Century | Oil on canvas | $33,639 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2007 |
| 7 | Fermes au Porio, 19th Century | Oil on canvas | $33,265 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2012 |
| 8 | Le soir au bord de la vienne, 19th Century | Oil on canvas | $32,332 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2015 |
| 9 | Paysanne au Bord de la Riviere, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $31,406 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2010 |
| 10 | Les fagoteuses au bord de l'eau, 1829 | Oil paint | $30,000 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $10,264 |
| Paintings | 162 | $9,185 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 77 | $12,169 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 82 | $7,213 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 283 results from 29 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Désiré Trouillebert is a French artist with 394 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $8,227. 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 Paul Désiré Trouillebert is recorded as sold in 2025 for $9,078; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 278 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Désiré Trouillebert work is $8,227.
The median Paul Désiré Trouillebert painting sells for $8,266 across 270 lots.
The median Paul Désiré Trouillebert work on paper sells for $762 across 4 lots.
The median Paul Désiré Trouillebert print sells for $7,106 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Désiré Trouillebert paintings typically sell for $5,123–$21,241 (the middle half of 138 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Désiré Trouillebert paintings typically sell for $4,084–$11,061 (the middle half of 119 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 | 1 | $7,106 | $7,106 | — | 2021-02-11 |
| Paintings | 359 | $8,266†‡ | $72,453 | 75.2% | 2026-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $762 | $1,274 | — | 2023-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $33,639†‡ | $72,453 | — | 2021-10-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paul Désiré Trouillebert's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $7,106. Paintings (359 lots) median $8,266, record $72,453. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $33,639.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 119 | $4,084–$11,061†‡ | $7,161†‡ | $43,700 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 138 | $5,123–$21,241†‡ | $10,772†‡ | $72,453 |
† 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 | 2021 | $72,453 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $60,360‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $7,106 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,274 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $864 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Désiré Trouillebert worth?
Across 278 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Désiré Trouillebert work is $8,227. The median Paul Désiré Trouillebert painting sells for $8,266 across 270 lots. The median Paul Désiré Trouillebert work on paper sells for $762 across 4 lots. The median Paul Désiré Trouillebert print sells for $7,106 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Désiré Trouillebert paintings typically sell for $5,123–$21,241 (the middle half of 138 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Paul Désiré Trouillebert paintings typically sell for $4,084–$11,061 (the middle half of 119 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 Paul Désiré Trouillebert painting?
Based on 270 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Désiré Trouillebert painting is $8,266. 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 Paul Désiré Trouillebert's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Désiré Trouillebert painting is $72,453.
What is the average price of a medium Paul Désiré Trouillebert painting?
Based on 138 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Désiré Trouillebert painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,772, 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 small Paul Désiré Trouillebert painting?
Based on 119 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Désiré Trouillebert painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,161, 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 Paul Désiré Trouillebert's auction record?
Paul Désiré Trouillebert's auction record is $72,453, set in 2021.
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