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# Robert Malaval (1937–1980)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 68 auction results for Robert Malaval at 16 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,486 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,183–$5,777, n=13). The auction record is $28,005 for RAMONA (2007, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAMONA, 1973 | Acrylique et paillettes sur toile | $28,005 | Artcurial | Apr 2007 |
| 2 | Confetti, 1972 | Oil paint | $19,833 | PIASA | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Décomposition à l'oiseau, Hiver 1961, 1937 | Technique mixte sur panneau Signé en haut à gauche Daté et titré au dos sur une étiquette 70 x | $11,850 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Dessin a vertige, 1962 | Signé | $9,716 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |
| 5 | Shizo-Shizo, 1974 | Technique mixte, acrylique et paillettes sur toile | $9,409 | Ader | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Noir dans l’or, 1975 | Acrylic on paper | $9,219 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Macérateur, 1960 | Mixed media on canvas | $8,399 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Zig-Zag jaune, 1972 | Acrylique sur toile | $8,004 | Ader | May 2025 |
| 9 | La dalle grise plus l'aliment blanc, 1961-1963 | Technique mixte sur panneau | $7,927 | Artcurial | Feb 2017 |
| 10 | SHERRY V.D. DANS SON PROPRE ROLE II (EMPREINTE ROSE SUR FOND MAUVE), 1967 | Signée en bas à droite "malaval" | $7,299 | Artcurial | Mar 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $6,066 |
| Other | 24 | $2,344 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,804 |
| Prints | 5 | $272 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $5,961 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $1,804 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 68 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Malaval is a French artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,223. 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 Malaval sold in 2026 for $11,850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Malaval work worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Malaval work is $2,223.

The median Robert Malaval work on paper sells for $1,961 across 20 lots.

The median Robert Malaval painting sells for $4,602 across 19 lots.

The median Robert Malaval print sells for $306 across 10 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 | 12 | $306†‡ | $1,717 | 83.3% | 2026-05-27 |
| Paintings | 19 | $4,602‡ | $28,005 | — | 2025-05-16 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $1,961†‡ | $9,716 | 95.2% | 2025-06-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $6,833 | $6,833 | — | 2017-02-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $15,841 | $28,005 | — | 2026-06-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Robert Malaval's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $306 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $4,602, record $28,005. A typical Robert Malaval painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $15,841.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $162–$535† | $272† | $1,100† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,338–$8,611‡ | $5,682‡ | $19,833 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,549–$2,775†‡ | $1,804†‡ | $4,791 |

† 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 | 2007 | $28,005 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $19,833 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $9,716 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $6,833 |
| Works on Paper | 1992 | $4,791 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,717 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,194‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Malaval worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Malaval work is $2,223. The median Robert Malaval work on paper sells for $1,961 across 20 lots. The median Robert Malaval painting sells for $4,602 across 19 lots. The median Robert Malaval print sells for $306 across 10 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 Malaval work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Malaval work on paper is $1,961. 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 Malaval's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Malaval work on paper is $9,716.

### What is the average price of a Robert Malaval painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Malaval painting is $4,602. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert Malaval's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Malaval painting is $28,005.

### What is the average price of a Robert Malaval print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Malaval print is $306. 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 Malaval's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Malaval print is $1,717.

### What is the average price of a medium Robert Malaval work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Malaval work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,804, 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 medium Robert Malaval painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Malaval painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,682, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Robert Malaval's auction record is $28,005, set in 2007.

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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 Malaval auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-malaval (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.