Philippe Rousseau (1816–1887)
What is Philippe Rousseau’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Philippe Rousseau at 17 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,240 including buyer’s premium (middle half $665–$15,973, n=5). The auction record is $30,658 for A pair of still lifes: pigeons in a roosting house in a treetop; and parrots and a monkey perched on the branches of a grapevine (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $10,240 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $20,112 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $15,973 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Philippe Rousseau is a French artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,496. 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 Philippe Rousseau sold in 2026 for $10,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philippe Rousseau work is $3,496.
The median Philippe Rousseau painting sells for $2,936 across 21 lots.
The median Philippe Rousseau work on paper sells for $420 across 3 lots.
The median Philippe Rousseau sculpture sells for $20,112 across 1 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 | 31 | $2,936†‡ | $30,658 | 67.7% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $420‡ | $1,039 | 60% | 2026-03-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $20,112 | $20,112 | — | 2001-03-30 |
† 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 | $633–$1,412† | $907† | $3,953 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,207–$11,075†‡ | $3,975†‡ | $26,194 |
† 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 | 2026 | $30,658 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $26,194 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2001 | $20,112 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,039 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $420 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Philippe Rousseau worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philippe Rousseau work is $3,496. The median Philippe Rousseau painting sells for $2,936 across 21 lots. The median Philippe Rousseau work on paper sells for $420 across 3 lots. The median Philippe Rousseau sculpture sells for $20,112 across 1 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 Philippe Rousseau painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philippe Rousseau painting is $2,936. 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 Philippe Rousseau's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Philippe Rousseau painting is $30,658.
What is Philippe Rousseau's auction record?
Philippe Rousseau's auction record is $30,658, set in 2026.
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