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# Robert Lapoujade (1921–1993)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Robert Lapoujade at 4 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,217 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,179–$2,956, n=5). The auction record is $4,447 for La plaine au printemps (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La plaine au printemps, 1958 | Painting | $4,447 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Nu rouge | Oil paint | $2,956 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1956 | Oil paint | $2,217 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Corrida, 1990, 1990 | Huile sur toile | $1,211 | Ader | Nov 2011 |
| 5 | Les Grandes roches de Monemvassie, 1963 | Huile sur toile | $1,179 | Ader | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Composition, 1985 | Huile sur toile | $859 | Ader | Feb 2018 |
| 7 | Composition abstraite, 1959 | Huile sur toile | $805 | Ader | Jul 2012 |
| 8 | Vénus florentine, 1953 | Huile sur toile | $647 | Ader | May 2019 |
| 9 | Composition abstraite | Huile sur toile | $500 | Ader | Feb 2018 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1955 | Oil paint | $443 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $726 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $647 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Lapoujade is a French artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $805.

A work by Robert Lapoujade sold in 2026 for $2,956, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Lapoujade work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Lapoujade work is $805.

The median Robert Lapoujade painting sells for $753 across 10 lots.

The median Robert Lapoujade work on paper sells for $54 across 3 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 | $753 | $4,447 | — | 2026-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $54† | $369 | — | 2022-11-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $457–$1,824 | $573 | $4,447 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,447 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,956 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $369 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $54† |

† 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 Lapoujade worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Lapoujade work is $805. The median Robert Lapoujade painting sells for $753 across 10 lots. The median Robert Lapoujade work on paper sells for $54 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Robert Lapoujade's auction record?

Robert Lapoujade's auction record is $4,447, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.