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# Auguste Rodin (1840–1917)

Auguste Rodin is a French artist with 315 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $5,235. 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 Auguste Rodin sold in 2026 for $23,313, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Auguste Rodin works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Auguste Rodin work worth?

Across 242 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Auguste Rodin work is $5,235.

The median Auguste Rodin sculpture sells for $5,591 across 177 lots.

The median Auguste Rodin print sells for $929 across 36 lots.

The median Auguste Rodin work on paper sells for $8,850 across 31 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Auguste Rodin sculptures typically sell for $255–$66,722 (the middle half of 131 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Auguste Rodin prints typically sell for $775–$2,378 (the middle half of 26 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 | 55 | $929†‡ | $13,270 | 65.5% | 2026-04-25 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $8,850†‡ | $61,042 | 91.2% | 2026-07-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 194 | $5,591†‡ | $1.2M | 91.2% | 2026-10-08 |
| Photography | 14 | $787†‡ | $4,172‡ | 57.1% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 36 | $191,716†‡ | $1.2M | — | 2024-05-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $775–$2,378†‡ | $1,350†‡ | $13,270 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $56–$223‡ | $148‡ | $2,615 |

† 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) | 23 | $2,638–$24,586†‡ | $11,500†‡ | $61,042 |

† 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) | 131 | $255–$66,722†‡ | $5,093†‡ | $709,165 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $884–$264,142†‡ | $6,332†‡ | $857,758 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $440–$2,235†‡ | $787†‡ | $4,172‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $857,758 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $61,042 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $47,566 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $13,270 |
| Photography | 2026 | $4,172‡ |
| Photography | 2002 | $4,110 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $3,787 |

‡ 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 Auguste Rodin worth?

Across 242 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Auguste Rodin work is $5,235. The median Auguste Rodin sculpture sells for $5,591 across 177 lots. The median Auguste Rodin print sells for $929 across 36 lots. The median Auguste Rodin work on paper sells for $8,850 across 31 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Auguste Rodin sculptures typically sell for $255–$66,722 (the middle half of 131 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Auguste Rodin prints typically sell for $775–$2,378 (the middle half of 26 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 Auguste Rodin sculpture?

Based on 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Auguste Rodin sculpture is $5,591. 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 Auguste Rodin's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Auguste Rodin sculpture is $1,236,661.

### What is the average price of a Auguste Rodin print?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Auguste Rodin print is $929. 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 Auguste Rodin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Auguste Rodin print is $13,270.

### What is the average price of a Auguste Rodin work on paper?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Auguste Rodin work on paper is $8,850. 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 Auguste Rodin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Auguste Rodin work on paper is $61,042.

### What is the average price of a small Auguste Rodin sculpture?

Based on 131 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Auguste Rodin sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,093, 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 small Auguste Rodin print?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Auguste Rodin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,350, 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 Auguste Rodin's auction record?

Auguste Rodin's auction record is $1,236,661, set in 2021.

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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, “Auguste Rodin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rodin-auguste (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.
