Benjamin Rabier
French · 1864–1939 · Illustrator
Benjamin Rabier (1864–1939) was a French illustrator, comic book artist and animator. He became famous for creating the logo for Laughing Cow Cheese (La vache qui rit), and is… (Wikipedia)
Record prices
La grenouille qui veut se faire aussi grosse que le bœufDrouot Estimations · €1,600≈ $1,874≈ £1,394Sign up to see
Le lièvre et la tortueDrouot Estimations · €1,400≈ $1,640≈ £1,219Sign up to see
Cri du cœur : N'entrez pas mon gendreAudap & Associés · €722≈ $837≈ £627Sign up to see
Benjamin Rabier’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
ArtSell has recorded 3 auction results for Benjamin Rabier between 2025 and 2026, and 3 of them sold (100%). The median price realised is $1.6kSign up free to see across 3 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.2kSign up free to see–$1.8kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $1.9kSign up free to see for La grenouille qui veut se faire aussi grosse que le bœuf at Drouot Estimations in April 2026. The houses with the most results are Drouot Estimations (2) and Audap & Associés (1).
Benjamin Rabier at auction: key figures
- Auction results
- 3
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2025–2026
- Median price
- $1.6kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $1.9kSign up free to see La grenouille qui veut se faire aussi grosse que le bœuf, Drouot Estimations, Apr 2026
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $837–$1.9kSign up free to see | $1.6kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Drouot Estimations (2), Audap & Associés (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
3 results
- €1,400≈ $1,640≈ £1,219Sign up free to see
- €1,600≈ $1,874≈ £1,394Sign up free to see
- €722≈ $837≈ £627Sign up free to see
Benjamin Rabier works on paper (3)Benjamin Rabier watercolors (3)
Benjamin Rabier: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Benjamin Rabier at auction?
$1,874Sign up free to see, for La grenouille qui veut se faire aussi grosse que le bœuf at Drouot Estimations (April 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Benjamin Rabier?
The median sale price is $1.6kSign up free to see across 3 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Benjamin Rabier have sold at auction?
3 of 3 recorded lots sold between 2025 and 2026.
Which auction houses sell Benjamin Rabier?
Drouot Estimations and Audap & Associés account for the most recorded results. Drouot Estimations · Audap & Associés
About Benjamin Rabier
Benjamin Rabier (1864–1939) was a French illustrator, comic book artist and animator. He became famous for creating the logo for Laughing Cow Cheese (La vache qui rit), and is one of the precursors of animal comics. His work has inspired many other artists, notably Hergé and Edmond-François Calvo.
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