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# Roger de la Fresnaye (1885–1925)

## What is Roger de la Fresnaye’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 187 auction results for Roger de la Fresnaye at 31 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,066 including buyer’s premium (middle half $893–$19,000, n=29). The auction record is $2,561,327 for La conquête de l'air, avec deux personnages (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La conquête de l'air, avec deux personnages, 1913 | Oil paint | $2,561,327 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 2 | La vie conjugale, 1912 | Huile sur toile | $556,137 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 3 | NATURE MORTE À L'ÉQUERRE | — | $468,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 4 | Le Quatorze juillet, 1914 | Huile sur toile | $384,510 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 5 | La cheminée d’usine, 1912 | Oil paint | $317,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 6 | Nature morte au carré jaune, 1913 | Oil paint | $261,675 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | La table Louis-Philippe à la bouteille et au verre | Oil on canvas | $222,350 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 8 | Paysage de Meulan ou Le Viaduc de Meulan, première version, 1912 | Oil paint | $158,293 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 9 | Le prestidigitateur, 1921 | Oil paint | $123,523 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 10 | Arlequin, Étude pour "Le Pierrot", 1920 | Oil paint | $119,395 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $84,375 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $18,732 |
| Other | 59 | $2,575 |
| Works on paper | 51 | $2,568 |
| Prints | 11 | $454 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $44,437 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 103 | $2,199 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 187 results from 31 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Roger de la Fresnaye is a French artist with 242 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,934. 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 de la Fresnaye sold in 2026 for $9,082, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Roger de la Fresnaye works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Roger de la Fresnaye work worth?

Across 181 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger de la Fresnaye work is $2,934.

The median Roger de la Fresnaye work on paper sells for $2,302 across 105 lots.

The median Roger de la Fresnaye painting sells for $85,000 across 27 lots.

The median Roger de la Fresnaye print sells for $435 across 18 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Roger de la Fresnaye work on papers typically sell for $920–$6,364 (the middle half of 88 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 | 20 | $435†‡ | $4,795 | 90% | 2026-04-21 |
| Paintings | 29 | $85,000‡ | $2.6M | 93.1% | 2025-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 115 | $2,302†‡ | $74,500 | 91.3% | 2026-04-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $21,250‡ | $91,635 | — | 2025-10-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $190,322 | $2.6M | — | 2025-05-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Roger de la Fresnaye's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (20 lots) median $435 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $85,000, record $2,561,327. A typical Roger de la Fresnaye painting sells for around 195× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $190,322.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $279–$818‡ | $492‡ | $4,795 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $5,490–$119,395 | $84,375 | $123,523 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $25,467–$251,844‡ | $104,439‡ | $2.6M |

‡ 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) | 88 | $920–$6,364†‡ | $2,132†‡ | $74,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,360–$9,097† | $6,541† | $74,500 |

† 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 | 2017 | $2.6M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $556,137 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $91,635 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $74,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $74,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $23,590‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $4,795 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,300‡ |

‡ 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 Roger de la Fresnaye worth?

Across 181 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger de la Fresnaye work is $2,934. The median Roger de la Fresnaye work on paper sells for $2,302 across 105 lots. The median Roger de la Fresnaye painting sells for $85,000 across 27 lots. The median Roger de la Fresnaye print sells for $435 across 18 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Roger de la Fresnaye work on papers typically sell for $920–$6,364 (the middle half of 88 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 de la Fresnaye work on paper?

Based on 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger de la Fresnaye work on paper is $2,302. 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 de la Fresnaye's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger de la Fresnaye work on paper is $74,500.

### What is the average price of a Roger de la Fresnaye painting?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger de la Fresnaye painting is $85,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Roger de la Fresnaye's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger de la Fresnaye painting is $2,561,327.

### What is the average price of a Roger de la Fresnaye print?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger de la Fresnaye print is $435. 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 de la Fresnaye's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger de la Fresnaye print is $4,795.

### What is the average price of a small Roger de la Fresnaye work on paper?

Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Roger de la Fresnaye work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,132, 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 Roger de la Fresnaye painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Roger de la Fresnaye painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $104,439, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Roger de la Fresnaye's auction record?

Roger de la Fresnaye's auction record is $2,561,327, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.