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# Roger Schall (1904–1995)

## What is Roger Schall’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Roger Schall at 10 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $277 including buyer’s premium (middle half $267–$326, n=6). The auction record is $3,150 for Nu (2006, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nu, 1933 | Tirage argentique de l'époque, monté sur carton | $3,150 | Artcurial | Nov 2006 |
| 2 | Normandie Tribord, 1935 | Tirage argentique | $2,313 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2017 |
| 3 | BAIGNEUSES-FOULE, circa 1935 | Deux tirages argentiques d’époque retouchés | $1,231 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2015 |
| 4 | Le phonographe, 1929 | Gelatin silver print | $1,149 | Ader | Jul 2020 |
| 5 | Baigneurs en contre-plongée, c. 1930, 1930 | — | $956 | Ader | Nov 2011 |
| 6 | Marlene Dietrich aux courses a Longchamp, 1938 | Tirage argentique | $773 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 1991 |
| 7 | Paris sous la pluie : la Place de la Concorde et les Champs-Elysées, 1937 | Ensemble de deux tirages argentiques d'époque | $761 | Artcurial | Nov 2005 |
| 8 | Cocteau a l'hotel, 1938 | Tirage argentique | $707 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 1991 |
| 9 | Voyage inaugural du paquebot Le Normandie, 1935. Femme se coiffant sur le palier des ascenseurs. Pont supérieur. Promenade., circa 1950 | Trois (3) épreuves argentiques | $475 | Ader | Oct 2018 |
| 10 | La tour Eiffel dans la brume, 1930 | Gelatin silver print | $474 | Ader | Nov 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 27 | $341 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $341 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Roger Schall is a French artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $454. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Roger Schall is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,106; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Roger Schall work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Roger Schall work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Schall work is $454.

The median Roger Schall photograph sells for $467 across 37 lots.

The median Roger Schall print sells for $36 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Roger Schall photographs typically sell for $240–$591 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $36 | $36 | — | 2024-10-25 |
| Photography | 55 | $467‡ | $3,150 | 67.3% | 2026-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,943‡ | $3,150 | — | 2019-12-04 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $240–$591‡ | $370‡ | $2,313 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2006 | $3,150 |
| Photography | 2017 | $2,313 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $36 |

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 Schall worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roger Schall work is $454. The median Roger Schall photograph sells for $467 across 37 lots. The median Roger Schall print sells for $36 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Roger Schall photographs typically sell for $240–$591 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Roger Schall photograph?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roger Schall photograph is $467. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Roger Schall's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Roger Schall photograph is $3,150.

### What is the average price of a small Roger Schall photograph?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Roger Schall photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $370, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Roger Schall's auction record?

Roger Schall's auction record is $3,150, set in 2006.

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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, “Roger Schall auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/roger-schall (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.