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# Rodolphe Fornerod (1877–1977)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Rodolphe Fornerod at 9 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $670 including buyer’s premium (middle half $663–$741, n=6). The auction record is $6,658 for La ferme, soleil du matin (2010, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La ferme, soleil du matin | Huile sur isorel | $6,658 | Artcurial | Apr 2010 |
| 2 | Girl with summer hat | Oil on board | $5,102 | Christie's | Jul 1999 |
| 3 | Portrait de femme, 1928 | Oil on cardboard | $3,664 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Saint-Jean-de-Prad Hotel | 布面油画 | $3,480 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2017 |
| 5 | Femme au chapeau | Huile sur toile | $3,379 | Audap & Associés | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Les Baux-de-Provence | Oil paint | $2,739 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | CHURCH AT MÉZIÈRES | Signed lower right, oil on board | $2,717 | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb 2024 |
| 8 | Paysage de la Creuse | Huile sur toile | $764 | Audap & Associés | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Paysage | Huile sur toile | $670 | Audap & Associés | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Paysage d'automne | Huile sur panneau | $670 | Audap & Associés | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $2,739 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $2,728 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rodolphe Fornerod is a Swiss artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,717. 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 Fornerod sold in 2026 for $3,379, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rodolphe Fornerod work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rodolphe Fornerod work is $2,717.

The median Rodolphe Fornerod painting sells for $2,717 across 11 lots.

The median Rodolphe Fornerod work on paper sells for $588 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $2,717†‡ | $6,658 | 73.3% | 2025-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $588 | $588 | — | 2026-09-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,070–$3,110‡ | $2,717‡ | $3,664 |

‡ 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 | 2010 | $6,658 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $5,102 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $588 |

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 Fornerod worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rodolphe Fornerod work is $2,717. The median Rodolphe Fornerod painting sells for $2,717 across 11 lots. The median Rodolphe Fornerod work on paper sells for $588 across 1 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 Fornerod painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rodolphe Fornerod painting is $2,717. 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 Fornerod's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rodolphe Fornerod painting is $6,658.

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

Rodolphe Fornerod's auction record is $5,102, set in 1999.

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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 Fornerod auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rodolphe-fornerod (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.