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# Robert Combas (b. 1957)

## What is Robert Combas’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ÇA GROUILLE, ÇA ARRACHE LES GENCIVES EN SANG AU TROMPETTISTE, ET CRAPEAU LE GUITAREU ET MIMI LE BAPTISTE !, 1988 | Acrylic on canvas | $365,434 | Tajan | Jul 2020 |
| 2 | Musique avec des gens pour la faire et une Jeune Femme A petits seins. APPETISSANTE, 1986 | Signée deux fois et datée en bas à droite "Combas | $353,484 | Artcurial | Dec 2019 |
| 3 | HECATOMBE, 1992 | Acrylic on canvas | $314,087 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2019 |
| 4 | Portrait d'Achille, 1988 | Acrylic paint | $310,503 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | HOMMAGE A LA TOUR EIFFEL, 1997 | Acrylique sur toile | $283,492 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Bagarre dans la nuit noire. Pujol l'archer attaque Rouar le tigre du Bangale. Violet le pédé (par la peinture) tire sur Clovis le gaulois qui vient de couper la tête à un gitan yougoslave (et en plus il l'a empalé sur un pieu en bois rose). Bleuet le mort-vivant a un poignard dans la tête et saigne abondamment, 1986 | Acrylique sur toile marouflée sur toile | $221,243 | Artcurial | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Enée porte Anchise hors de Troie, 1988 | Acrylic paint | $196,914 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Le chien à cinq pattes se promène dans le vert d'herbes et de petits arbres en bois, 1987 | Acrylique sur toile | $189,719 | Artcurial | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | HOMME TABLE AVEC COUVERT AVEC DAME, 1988 | Acrylic on canvas | $188,719 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2019 |
| 10 | BATAILLE CHEVALERESQUE, 2003 | Acrylic on canvas | $184,736 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2019 |


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

| 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 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**3 Robert Combas works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Robert Combas work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Combas auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-combas (updated 2026-11-02).

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.