Roland Topor (1938–1997)
What is Roland Topor’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 279 auction results for Roland Topor at 31 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $266 including buyer’s premium (middle half $166–$771, n=60). The auction record is $9,512 for La Fessée, huile sur toile (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Fessée, huile sur toile | Oil paint | $9,512 | Sotheby's | Feb 2023 |
| 2 | Femme qui souffle les doigts, 1974 | Huile et encre sur toile | $7,398 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1979 | Encre et crayons de couleur sur papier | $6,302 | Ader | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Lit et bébé | Encre | $6,119 | Ader | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | C'est compliqué ! | Encre | $5,898 | Ader | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Photomaton avec collage, réalisé par Roland Topor (Topormaton) | Épreuve argentique d’époque contrecollée sur carton. Texte tapuscrit sur quatre (4) étiquettes contrecollées sur le montage | $5,780 | Ader | Jun 2019 |
| 7 | Les mains sales, circa 1990 | Bronze | $4,771 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 2017 |
| 8 | Le Cri du loup, 1977 | Encre et aquarelle | $4,292 | Ader | Apr 2022 |
| 9 | La Rue aux canons | Encre | $4,210 | Ader | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled | Oil paint | $3,855 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $3,855 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $1,732 |
| Other | 30 | $1,019 |
| Prints | 62 | $230 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $896 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $266 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 279 results from 31 houses · How we compute these figures
Roland Topor is a French artist with 350 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $518. 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 Roland Topor sold in 2026 for $621, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 277 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roland Topor work is $518.
The median Roland Topor print sells for $218 across 116 lots.
The median Roland Topor work on paper sells for $1,350 across 92 lots.
The median Roland Topor painting sells for $1,479 across 13 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Roland Topor work on papers typically sell for $874–$1,892 (the middle half of 84 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Roland Topor prints typically sell for $148–$327 (the middle half of 63 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 | 140 | $218†‡ | $2,948‡ | 82.9% | 2026-10-02 |
| Paintings | 16 | $1,479† | $9,512 | 81.3% | 2026-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 102 | $1,350†‡ | $10,782‡ | 90.2% | 2026-07-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,771 | $4,771 | — | 2017-03-13 |
| Photography | 6 | $518† | $5,780 | 83.3% | 2020-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $5,839†‡ | $10,782‡ | — | 2025-07-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Roland Topor's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (140 lots) median $218 with 82.9% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $1,479, record $9,512. A typical Roland Topor painting sells for around 6.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $5,839.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $145–$335†‡ | $178†‡ | $2,948‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $148–$327†‡ | $228†‡ | $1,452 |
† 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) | 5 | $740–$2,660† | $814† | $3,855 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,331–$2,583† | $1,669† | $7,398 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 84 | $874–$1,892†‡ | $1,288†‡ | $10,782‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,797–$3,261† | $2,808† | $3,463† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $518–$518† | $518† | $5,780 |
† 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 | 2020 | $10,782‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $9,512 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $7,398 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,302 |
| Photography | 2019 | $5,780 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $4,771 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,948‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,188† |
† 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 Roland Topor worth?
Across 277 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roland Topor work is $518. The median Roland Topor print sells for $218 across 116 lots. The median Roland Topor work on paper sells for $1,350 across 92 lots. The median Roland Topor painting sells for $1,479 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Roland Topor work on papers typically sell for $874–$1,892 (the middle half of 84 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Roland Topor prints typically sell for $148–$327 (the middle half of 63 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 Roland Topor print?
Based on 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roland Topor print is $218. 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 Roland Topor's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roland Topor print is $2,948. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Roland Topor work on paper?
Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roland Topor work on paper is $1,350. 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 Roland Topor's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roland Topor work on paper is $10,782. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Roland Topor painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roland Topor painting is $1,479. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Roland Topor's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roland Topor painting is $9,512.
What is the average price of a small Roland Topor work on paper?
Based on 84 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Roland Topor work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,288, 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 Roland Topor print?
Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Roland Topor print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $228, 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 Roland Topor's auction record?
Roland Topor's auction record is $10,782, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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