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# Rodolphe Bresdin (1822–1885)

## What is Rodolphe Bresdin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 196 auction results for Rodolphe Bresdin at 19 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,937 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,165–$5,344, n=22). The auction record is $103,552 for Studies of Roman Soldiers (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Studies of Roman Soldiers | Pen and black ink on tracing paper | $103,552 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Et in Arcadia ego; and A busy Continental street scene | Ink | $71,026 | Christie's | Sep 2004 |
| 3 | A Battle in a rocky Landscape, possibly Hannibal’s Army crossing the Alps | Pen and India ink on 'E. Bréauté' board with an embossed border | $45,628 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | The Flight into Egypt | Pen and brown ink | $38,100 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Baigneuses dans un sous-bois, 1822 | Plume, encre de Chine et lavis d’encre sur papier bristol | $33,420 | Ader | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Vue d’une ville médiévale imaginaire avec des cavaliers, 1822 | Plume et encre de Chine sur papier bristol à bordure gaufrée (carte de circonstance) | $33,420 | Ader | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Une mère et ses enfants dans un paysage, 1822 | Plume, encre de Chine et lavis d’encre sur papier bristol à bordure gaufrée | $30,635 | Ader | Mar 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Bon Samaritain, 1822 | Lithograph on wove paper | $53,778 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 2 | Le bon samaritain ('Abd-el Kader secourant un chrétien'), 1861 | Lithographs | $35,280 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Le Bon Samaritain, 1861 | Lithographie à la plume | $34,638 | Ader | May 2022 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 10 | $13,421 |
| Other | 28 | $5,303 |
| Prints | 126 | $1,717 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $4,342 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 119 | $1,680 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 196 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rodolphe Bresdin is a French artist with 265 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,000. 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 Rodolphe Bresdin sold in 2026 for $5,860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rodolphe Bresdin work worth?

Across 195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rodolphe Bresdin work is $2,000.

The median Rodolphe Bresdin print sells for $1,680 across 152 lots.

The median Rodolphe Bresdin work on paper sells for $13,925 across 29 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Rodolphe Bresdin prints typically sell for $688–$2,772 (the middle half of 112 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Rodolphe Bresdin prints typically sell for $3,096–$12,481 (the middle half of 31 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 | 179 | $1,680†‡ | $53,778 | 84.9% | 2026-09-15 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $13,925‡ | $103,552 | 93.5% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $36,690 | $103,552 | — | 2026-09-15 |

† 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) | 112 | $688–$2,772†‡ | $1,396†‡ | $25,803 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $3,096–$12,481‡ | $4,752‡ | $53,778 |

† 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) | 25 | $4,178–$30,635‡ | $16,077‡ | $103,552 |

‡ 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 | 2026 | $103,552 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $71,026 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $53,778 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $35,280 |

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 Rodolphe Bresdin worth?

Across 195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rodolphe Bresdin work is $2,000. The median Rodolphe Bresdin print sells for $1,680 across 152 lots. The median Rodolphe Bresdin work on paper sells for $13,925 across 29 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Rodolphe Bresdin prints typically sell for $688–$2,772 (the middle half of 112 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Rodolphe Bresdin prints typically sell for $3,096–$12,481 (the middle half of 31 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 Rodolphe Bresdin print?

Based on 152 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rodolphe Bresdin print is $1,680. 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 Rodolphe Bresdin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rodolphe Bresdin print is $53,778.

### What is the average price of a Rodolphe Bresdin work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rodolphe Bresdin work on paper is $13,925. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rodolphe Bresdin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rodolphe Bresdin work on paper is $103,552.

### What is the average price of a small Rodolphe Bresdin print?

Based on 112 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rodolphe Bresdin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,396, 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 Rodolphe Bresdin print?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rodolphe Bresdin print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,752, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rodolphe Bresdin's auction record?

Rodolphe Bresdin's auction record is $103,552, set in 2026.

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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, “Rodolphe Bresdin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rodolphe-bresdin (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.