Robert Michel (1720–1786)
Robert Michel is a French artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $14,873. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Michel sold in 2025 for $60,140, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Michel work is $14,873.
The median Robert Michel work on paper sells for $25,270 across 20 lots.
The median Robert Michel print sells for $3,800 across 5 lots.
The median Robert Michel painting sells for $14,223 across 6 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $3,800 | $7,000 | 71.4% | 1994-06-07 |
| Paintings | 6 | $14,223 | $37,178 | — | 2025-05-31 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $25,270‡ | $69,243 | 87% | 2025-12-07 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Robert Michel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $3,800 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $14,223, record $37,178. A typical Robert Michel painting sells for around 3.7× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $20,647–$39,448‡ | $33,339‡ | $69,243 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $13,693–$27,246‡ | $19,917‡ | $68,750 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $69,243 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $68,750 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $37,178 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $17,554 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $7,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $6,400 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Michel worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Michel work is $14,873. The median Robert Michel work on paper sells for $25,270 across 20 lots. The median Robert Michel print sells for $3,800 across 5 lots. The median Robert Michel painting sells for $14,223 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Robert Michel work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Michel work on paper is $25,270. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert Michel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Michel work on paper is $69,243.
What is the average price of a small Robert Michel work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Michel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $33,339, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert Michel's auction record?
Robert Michel's auction record is $69,243, set in 2024.
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