Roger Bezombes (1913–1994)
What is Roger Bezombes’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 105 auction results for Roger Bezombes at 40 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $675 including buyer’s premium (middle half $483–$1,435, n=5). The auction record is $62,254 for Deux africaines (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deux africaines | — | $62,254 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 2 | Les Toreros, 1948 | Huile sur toile | $8,205 | Ader | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | LE SOUPER | — | $7,439 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 4 | Maurice Denis sur son lit de mort, 1913 | Huile sur toile | $6,010 | Christie's | Dec 2005 |
| 5 | Entrée du Maréchal Lyautey à Casablanca, 1994 | Gouache sur papier | $5,530 | Artcurial | Jun 2013 |
| 6 | Toreador mexicain, 1913 | Huile sur panneau | $5,225 | Osenat | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Street scene in Tarondant | Gouache on paper | $4,666 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Élégante à l'ombrelle, 1950 | Huile sur panneau | $2,829 | Ader | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Fleurs et Fruits, 1913 | Painting | $2,813 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2019 |
| 10 | Le Concile | Huile sur panneau | $2,688 | Ader | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $1,855 |
| Other | 9 | $675 |
| Sculpture | 15 | $408 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $305 |
| Prints | 9 | $196 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $1,435 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $423 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 105 results from 40 houses · How we compute these figures
Roger Bezombes is a French artist with 161 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $389. 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 Roger Bezombes sold in 2026 for $675, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Roger Bezombes on OpeningBid →What is a Roger Bezombes work worth?
Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Bezombes work is $389.
The median Roger Bezombes painting sells for $2,261 across 23 lots.
The median Roger Bezombes sculpture sells for $408 across 22 lots.
The median Roger Bezombes print sells for $167 across 16 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 | 22 | $167†‡ | $531‡ | 72.7% | 2026-10-12 |
| Paintings | 32 | $2,261† | $8,205 | 71.9% | 2025-11-13 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $797† | $4,666 | 60% | 2023-10-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 23 | $408†‡ | $2,914‡ | 95.7% | 2026-03-12 |
| Photography | 1 | $194 | $194 | — | 2013-04-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $7,439 | $62,254 | — | 2024-10-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Roger Bezombes's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $167 with 72.7% sell-through. Paintings (32 lots) median $2,261, record $8,205. A typical Roger Bezombes painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $7,439.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $83–$281†‡ | $190†‡ | $531‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $453–$1,875† | $1,125† | $2,813 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,587–$3,428† | $2,346† | $8,205 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $260–$496‡ | $408‡ | $1,239 |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $8,205 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $6,010 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,666 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $2,914‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $2,872‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,421† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $531‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $499 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Roger Bezombes worth?
Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Bezombes work is $389. The median Roger Bezombes painting sells for $2,261 across 23 lots. The median Roger Bezombes sculpture sells for $408 across 22 lots. The median Roger Bezombes print sells for $167 across 16 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 Roger Bezombes painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Bezombes painting is $2,261. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Roger Bezombes's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Bezombes painting is $8,205.
What is the average price of a Roger Bezombes sculpture?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Bezombes sculpture is $408. 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 Roger Bezombes's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Bezombes sculpture is $2,914. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Roger Bezombes print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Bezombes print is $167. 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 Roger Bezombes's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Bezombes print is $531. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Roger Bezombes sculpture?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Roger Bezombes sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $408, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Roger Bezombes print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Roger Bezombes print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $190, 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 Roger Bezombes's auction record?
Roger Bezombes's auction record is $62,254, set in 2008.
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