> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-michel · updated 2026-11-03

# Robert Michel (1720–1786)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Robert Michel at 9 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,633 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,553–$29,823, n=6). The auction record is $69,243 for das i, a, á - bildchen (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | das i, a, á - bildchen, 1897 | Gouache | $69,243 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Anti-Stilleben: "Gebruder Montgolfier" gennant (Anti-Still Life called "The Montgolfier Brothers") | Gouache, watercolor and ink on paper mounted on board | $68,750 | Sotheby's | Nov 2013 |
| 3 | Ein 2tes Schützenfest, 1920 | Color India Ink and opaque white on chalk-primed cardboard on plywood | $60,140 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Herr-As-Sesor-im-Bad, 1919-1920 | Watercolor | $52,037 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |
| 5 | Monsieur Biscaya, 1897 | Watercolor | $41,216 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Kurbelwellen Kinematogramm, 1922 | Watercolor, pen and brush and black ink on cut paper laid down by the artist on paper | $40,000 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | INTÉRIEUR de mon Pays, 1922 | Ink and collage on cardboard | $38,896 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Stopp-Position, 1960 | Watercolor | $37,178 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Halt!, 1920 | India ink drawing | $35,541 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2014 |
| 10 | Bazillen (Bacteria), 1897 | Watercolor on paper laid on board | $35,200 | Doyle | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 19 | $35,200 |
| Other | 8 | $10,196 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $20,647 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $14,873 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Michel is a French artist with 48 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 2026 for $27,246, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Michel work worth?

Across 37 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Robert Michel worth?

Across 37 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Michel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-michel (updated 2026-11-03).

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.