Robert Combas (b. 1957)
What is Robert Combas’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 990 auction results for Robert Combas at 54 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,834 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,503–$41,479, n=94). The auction record is $365,434 for ÇA GROUILLE, ÇA ARRACHE LES GENCIVES EN SANG AU TROMPETTISTE, ET CRAPEAU LE GUITAREU ET MIMI LE BAPTISTE ! (2020, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 333 | $49,249 |
| Sculpture | 25 | $10,908 |
| Other | 187 | $7,962 |
| Works on paper | 42 | $6,847 |
| Prints | 146 | $1,337 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 166 | $63,139 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 261 | $6,865 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 113 | $4,406 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 990 results from 54 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Combas is a French artist with 1,274 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $10,047. 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 Robert Combas sold in 2026 for $56,891, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 978 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Combas work is $10,047.
The median Robert Combas painting sells for $45,564 across 391 lots.
The median Robert Combas print sells for $1,041 across 226 lots.
The median Robert Combas work on paper sells for $5,415 across 133 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Combas prints typically sell for $621–$2,015 (the middle half of 166 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Robert Combas paintings typically sell for $44,490–$111,614 (the middle half of 157 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 | 278 | $1,041†‡ | $65,142 | 81.3% | 2026-09-29 |
| Paintings | 429 | $45,564†‡ | $365,434 | 91.1% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 155 | $5,415†‡ | $98,121 | 85.8% | 2026-07-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 23 | $10,993† | $40,061 | 95.7% | 2026-06-02 |
| Photography | 6 | $6,685† | $26,894† | 83.3% | 2026-03-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 72 | $141,956†‡ | $365,434 | — | 2026-04-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Robert Combas's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (278 lots) median $1,041 with 81.3% sell-through. Paintings (429 lots) median $45,564, record $365,434. A typical Robert Combas painting sells for around 44× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 72 lots) the median is $141,956.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $308–$738†‡ | $511†‡ | $1,727 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 166 | $621–$2,015†‡ | $1,158†‡ | $65,142 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $363–$2,472† | $830† | $36,803 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $4,983–$17,737†‡ | $8,991†‡ | $30,439† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 108 | $15,789–$45,790†‡ | $32,601†‡ | $110,140 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 157 | $44,490–$111,614†‡ | $70,962†‡ | $365,434 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $1,170–$5,415†‡ | $2,157†‡ | $61,556 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $6,033–$24,132† | $13,573† | $59,781 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $15,952–$51,564‡ | $26,965‡ | $98,121 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,020–$12,767† | $7,715† | $15,924† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $9,957–$13,920† | $11,077† | $19,559† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $365,434 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $353,484 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $98,121 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $65,142 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $64,332 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $40,061 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $36,803 |
| Photography | 2019 | $26,894† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Combas worth?
Across 978 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Combas work is $10,047. The median Robert Combas painting sells for $45,564 across 391 lots. The median Robert Combas print sells for $1,041 across 226 lots. The median Robert Combas work on paper sells for $5,415 across 133 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Combas prints typically sell for $621–$2,015 (the middle half of 166 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Robert Combas paintings typically sell for $44,490–$111,614 (the middle half of 157 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 Robert Combas painting?
Based on 391 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Combas painting is $45,564. 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 Robert Combas's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Combas painting is $365,434.
What is the average price of a Robert Combas print?
Based on 226 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Combas print is $1,041. 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 Robert Combas's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Combas print is $65,142.
What is the average price of a Robert Combas work on paper?
Based on 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Combas work on paper is $5,415. 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 Robert Combas's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Combas work on paper is $98,121.
What is the average price of a medium Robert Combas print?
Based on 166 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Combas print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,158, 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 large Robert Combas painting?
Based on 157 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Robert Combas painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $70,962, 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 Robert Combas's auction record?
Robert Combas's auction record is $365,434, set in 2020.
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