Roger Edgar Gillet (1924–2004)
What is Roger Edgar Gillet’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 72 auction results for Roger Edgar Gillet at 8 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,641 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,039–$8,583, n=8). The auction record is $136,728 for Untitled (2026, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1988-1989 | Gouache sur papier marouflé sur toile | $136,728 | Artcurial | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | La Petite Danseuse, 1972 | Signée en bas à droite "R | $45,591 | Artcurial | Oct 2011 |
| 3 | La Vierge, 1959 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "R | $24,845 | Artcurial | Oct 2011 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1956 | Painting | $12,596 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | LA LOGE, 1990 | Signée en bas à droite "R | $11,983 | Artcurial | Oct 2011 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1957 | Signée et datée en bas à droite "R | $11,017 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Les Binches, 1968 | Huile sur toile | $10,166 | Ader | Dec 2018 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1954 | Huile sur panneau | $7,607 | Artcurial | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1955 | Huile sur toile | $7,325 | Artcurial | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1959 | Huile sur toile | $7,246 | Artcurial | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $3,733 |
| Other | 13 | $876 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $627 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $5,948 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $2,223 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $662 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 72 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Roger Edgar Gillet is a French artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,768. 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 Edgar Gillet sold in 2026 for $136,728, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Roger Edgar Gillet on OpeningBid →What is a Roger Edgar Gillet work worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Edgar Gillet work is $1,768.
The median Roger Edgar Gillet painting sells for $3,706 across 52 lots.
The median Roger Edgar Gillet work on paper sells for $543 across 11 lots.
The median Roger Edgar Gillet print sells for $313 across 3 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 | 4 | $313† | $445 | 75% | 2018-11-08 |
| Paintings | 56 | $3,706†‡ | $45,591 | 92.9% | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $543† | $136,728 | 78.6% | 2026-06-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,003 | $1,768 | 66.7% | 2020-03-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $35,218 | $136,728 | — | 2026-06-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Roger Edgar Gillet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $313 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (56 lots) median $3,706, record $45,591. A typical Roger Edgar Gillet painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $35,218.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,440–$4,417‡ | $3,695‡ | $7,246 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $4,182–$8,200 | $5,948 | $12,596 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $329–$1,118 | $543 | $1,348 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $338–$1,442† | $540† | $136,728 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
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 | $136,728 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $45,591 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $24,845 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $1,768 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,686 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $445 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $313 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $237 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Roger Edgar Gillet worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Edgar Gillet work is $1,768. The median Roger Edgar Gillet painting sells for $3,706 across 52 lots. The median Roger Edgar Gillet work on paper sells for $543 across 11 lots. The median Roger Edgar Gillet print sells for $313 across 3 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 Edgar Gillet painting?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Edgar Gillet painting is $3,706. 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 Edgar Gillet's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Edgar Gillet painting is $45,591.
What is the average price of a Roger Edgar Gillet work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Edgar Gillet work on paper is $543. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Roger Edgar Gillet's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Edgar Gillet work on paper is $136,728.
What is the average price of a medium Roger Edgar Gillet painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Roger Edgar Gillet painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,695, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Roger Edgar Gillet's auction record?
Roger Edgar Gillet's auction record is $136,728, set in 2026.
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