Roger Bissière (1886–1964)
What is Roger Bissière’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 161 auction results for Roger Bissière at 41 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,627 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,628–$10,576, n=17). The auction record is $151,119 for Fresque pour l'Académie Ranson II (2019, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresque pour l'Académie Ranson II, 1932 | Huile et plâtre sur bois | $151,119 | Artcurial | Dec 2019 |
| 2 | Fresque pour l'Académie Ranson I, 1932 | Huile et plâtre sur bois | $136,727 | Artcurial | Dec 2019 |
| 3 | COMPOSITION ROUGE, BLEU, JAUNE, 1953 | Tempera sur toile | $104,232 | Artcurial | Oct 2011 |
| 4 | Composition 315 (Violet et vert), 1956 | Oil paint | $98,193 | Christie's | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | LE REPOS (DEUX FEMMES DANS UN INTERIEUR OU MADAME BISSIERE ET MADAME LHOTE DANS UN INTERIEUR), 1922 | Signée en bas à droite | $86,527 | Artcurial | Oct 2008 |
| 6 | Paysage (composition 424), 1959 | Oil paint | $67,429 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | Untitled | Huile sur papier marouflé sur toile | $66,590 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 8 | Composition, 1959 | Oil paint | $54,461 | Christie's | Jul 1999 |
| 9 | Composition 340 (Ocre rouge) | Huile sur toile | $49,568 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 10 | COMPOSITION - 1948, 1948 | Peinture à la cire sur papier marouflé sur contreplaqué | $48,568 | Artcurial | Jun 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 59 | $12,635 |
| Other | 19 | $6,663 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $2,304 |
| Prints | 20 | $377 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $11,081 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $2,049 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 161 results from 41 houses · How we compute these figures
Roger Bissière is a French artist with 208 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,542. 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 Bissière sold in 2026 for $9,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Roger Bissière on OpeningBid →What is a Roger Bissière work worth?
Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Bissière work is $3,542.
The median Roger Bissière painting sells for $10,599 across 72 lots.
The median Roger Bissière print sells for $290 across 50 lots.
The median Roger Bissière work on paper sells for $1,699 across 17 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Roger Bissière paintings typically sell for $5,233–$29,454 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Roger Bissière prints typically sell for $172–$361 (the middle half of 29 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 | 57 | $290†‡ | $4,910 | 87.7% | 2026-07-02 |
| Paintings | 87 | $10,599†‡ | $104,232 | 82.8% | 2025-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $1,699†‡ | $36,953 | 70.8% | 2025-04-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $92,360 | $151,119 | — | 2024-09-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Roger Bissière's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (57 lots) median $290 with 87.7% sell-through. Paintings (87 lots) median $10,599, record $104,232. A typical Roger Bissière painting sells for around 36× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $92,360.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $172–$361†‡ | $246†‡ | $1,715 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $267–$570†‡ | $308†‡ | $4,910 |
† 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) | 24 | $3,812–$12,972†‡ | $8,685†‡ | $33,709 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $5,233–$29,454†‡ | $12,672†‡ | $98,193 |
† 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) | 13 | $687–$3,364†‡ | $1,994†‡ | $10,576 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $104,232 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $98,193 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $36,953 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $10,576 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,910 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,489 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Roger Bissière worth?
Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Bissière work is $3,542. The median Roger Bissière painting sells for $10,599 across 72 lots. The median Roger Bissière print sells for $290 across 50 lots. The median Roger Bissière work on paper sells for $1,699 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Roger Bissière paintings typically sell for $5,233–$29,454 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Roger Bissière prints typically sell for $172–$361 (the middle half of 29 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 Roger Bissière painting?
Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Bissière painting is $10,599. 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 Bissière's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Bissière painting is $104,232.
What is the average price of a Roger Bissière print?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Bissière print is $290. 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 Bissière's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Bissière print is $4,910.
What is the average price of a Roger Bissière work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Bissière work on paper is $1,699. 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 Bissière's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Bissière work on paper is $36,953.
What is the average price of a medium Roger Bissière painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Roger Bissière painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,672, 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 Roger Bissière print?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Roger Bissière print (small (under 50 cm)) is $246, 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 Bissière's auction record?
Roger Bissière's auction record is $151,119, set in 2019.
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