William Ropp (b. 1960)
What is William Ropp’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for William Ropp at 10 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $406 including buyer’s premium (middle half $390–$442, n=5). The auction record is $1,804 for Visage d’enfant (2014, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visage d’enfant, circa 1990 | Tirage argentique viré | $1,804 | Tajan | Apr 2014 |
| 2 | Jeune fille assise sur un lit, circa 1990 | Tirage argentique viré (transfert de Polaroïd), tampon sec dans la feuille | $1,697 | Tajan | Apr 2014 |
| 3 | Untitled, circa 1990 | Tirage argentique viré | $1,273 | Tajan | Apr 2014 |
| 4 | MALI 2007, 2007 | Tirage argentique | $797 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2015 |
| 5 | VISAGES, circa 1990 | Tirage argentique | $797 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2015 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1990 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $606 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Chess player, 1991 | Gelatin silver print | $590 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1990 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d''argento | $442 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2026 |
| 9 | Senza titolo (Nudo maschile), 1993 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $406 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visage d’enfant, circa 1990 | Tirage argentique viré (transfert de Polaroïd), tampon sec dans la feuille | $1,697 | Tajan | Apr 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 14 | $598 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,485 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $398 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
William Ropp is a French artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $442. 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 William Ropp sold in 2026 for $442, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ropp work is $442.
The median William Ropp photograph sells for $598 across 14 lots.
The median William Ropp print sells for $167 across 1 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 | 3 | $167† | $167† | 33.3% | 2022-05-01 |
| Photography | 23 | $598 | $1,804 | 60.9% | 2026-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $319–$479 | $398 | $606 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $916–$1,697 | $1,485 | $1,804 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2014 | $1,804 |
| Photography | 2014 | $1,697 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $167† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Ropp worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ropp work is $442. The median William Ropp photograph sells for $598 across 14 lots. The median William Ropp print sells for $167 across 1 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 William Ropp photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Ropp photograph is $598.
What is William Ropp's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Ropp photograph is $1,804.
What is William Ropp's auction record?
William Ropp's auction record is $1,804, set in 2014.
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