Robert Combas
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Robert Combas

France • 1957  2284 followers

My painting is rock 'n' roll!

Biography

Robert Combas (b. 1957, Lyon) is a French contemporary artist celebrated for founding the Figuration Libre movement in the early 1980s. His work, known for its bold colors, dynamic lines, and pop culture influences, blends elements of graffiti, comics, and rock music. Combas is ranked among the 500 most valuable artists worldwide by Artprice, and his art continues to be recognized for its raw energy and expressive, figurative style.

In 2024, Combas showcased his latest exhibition "WAR" at Strouk Gallery, further cementing his relevance in the global art scene. The upcoming "Luxe, Calme et Volupté" exhibition at La Malmaison, Cannes (2025) will also spotlight his enduring impact. Combas's large-scale works and sculptures continue to challenge artistic boundaries, blending social commentary with vibrant expressionism.

Combas studied at the Montpellier School of Fine Arts, where he rejected the intellectualism of conceptual art and embraced spontaneous, figurative creation. His early works, like Battles and Arab Pop Art, tackled themes of social issues, politics, and irony, which laid the foundation for his development of a bold, expressive style. In 1981, Combas co-founded the Figuration Libre movement, which rejected the minimalist and austere art of the 1970s in favor of vibrant, humorous, and energetic expressions.

Inspired by street culture, graffiti art, and popular imagery, his paintings explore society, sexuality, mythology, and everyday life. Known for chaotic compositions and powerful figures, Combas's works have been exhibited globally, including a major retrospective at MAC Lyon in 2012, featuring over 600 pieces spanning his career. His sculptures and limited-edition prints continue to captivate collectors worldwide.

Combas's art is associated with movements like Pop Culture Street Art and Neo-expressionism, solidifying his position as a major figure in contemporary art. His expressive figurative compositions, playful elements of street art, and profound connection to pop culture and visual storytelling have made him a cornerstone of modern artistic practice.

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Fine Art Drawings, Leman, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 20 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 7.9 x 0 inch

£631

Painting, Les bonbons, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Painting - 54 x 64 x 2 cm Painting - 21.3 x 25.2 x 0.8 inch

£35,158

Print, Le mystérieux, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 50 x 27 x 1 cm Print - 19.7 x 10.6 x 0.4 inch

£1,082

Print, L’abbé, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 50 x 38 x 1.5 cm Print - 19.7 x 15 x 0.6 inch

£1,082

Print, Sans titre, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 38 x 56 x 0.01 cm Print - 15 x 22 x 0 inch

£1,803

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Fine Art Drawings - 18 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.1 x 8.3 x 0 inch

£541

Print, Oracle ! Ho désespoir !, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 50 x 64.5 x 1.5 cm Print - 19.7 x 25.4 x 0.6 inch

£1,185

Print, Untitled, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 38 x 28 x 0.1 cm Print - 15 x 11 x 0 inch

£1,803

Print, Plus jamais ça !, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 32 x 24 cm Print - 12.6 x 9.4 inch

£2,064

Painting, Utopie Réaliste, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Painting - 60 x 146 x 1.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 57.5 x 0.6 inch

£35,158

Painting, Orchestre Chamanique, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Painting - 210 x 250 x 1.5 cm Painting - 82.7 x 98.4 x 0.6 inch

£153,252

Print, Mai Aqui !? (1), Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 75 x 24 x 0.5 cm Print - 29.5 x 9.4 x 0.2 inch

£2,164

Print, Ukraine, l'Urne Funéraire, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 60 x 40 cm Print - 23.6 x 15.7 inch

£1,803

Painting, Sans titre, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Painting - 117 x 88 x 1.5 cm Painting - 46.1 x 34.6 x 0.6 inch

£54,089

Painting, Vercingetorix et le cochon, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Painting - 55 x 46 x 1.5 cm Painting - 21.7 x 18.1 x 0.6 inch

£27,045

Painting, Gobelet, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Painting - 72 x 52 x 1.5 cm Painting - 28.3 x 20.5 x 0.6 inch

£48,680

Painting, Manu militari, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Painting - 75 x 75 x 1.5 cm Painting - 29.5 x 29.5 x 0.6 inch

£35,158

Print, Feu, n°2, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 71 x 50 x 1 cm Print - 28 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

£676

Painting, Le Brun, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Painting - 33 x 24 x 7 cm Painting - 13 x 9.4 x 2.8 inch

£14,424

Print, G LE BG, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 55 x 50 cm Print - 21.7 x 19.7 inch

£3,426

Fine Art Drawings, Robot, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Fine Art Drawings - 29.5 x 23 x 1.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.6 x 9.1 x 0.6 inch

£2,704

Painting, Rouget d'origine noble dorée, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Painting - 46.5 x 34 x 2.5 cm Painting - 18.3 x 13.4 x 1 inch

£10,818

Print, Portfolio 9 xylogravures, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 59.5 x 43 x 1.5 cm Print - 23.4 x 16.9 x 0.6 inch

£9,015

Print, La lumière est, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 111 x 85.5 cm Print - 43.7 x 33.7 inch

£5,319

Print, Maï Aqui ?, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 75 x 106 x 1 cm Print - 29.5 x 41.7 x 0.4 inch

£9,015

Print, Bain dans l'étang de Thau, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 38.7 x 57 x 1 cm Print - 15.2 x 22.4 x 0.4 inch

£811

Print, Mai Aqui !?, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 75 x 102 x 0.5 cm Print - 29.5 x 40.2 x 0.2 inch

£4,958

Print, L’homme Jaune, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 105 x 86 x 0.1 cm Print - 41.3 x 33.9 x 0 inch

£2,704

Print, La bande à l'Abbé Pierre, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 60 x 43 x 0.2 cm Print - 23.6 x 16.9 x 0.1 inch

£1,713

Painting, Blue Chair !, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Painting - 49 x 32 x 2 cm Painting - 19.3 x 12.6 x 0.8 inch

£26,143

Print, Bain dans l'étang de Thau, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 38.5 x 57 cm Print - 15.2 x 22.4 inch

£1,073

Painting, Portrait d'homme, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Painting - 50 x 44 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 17.3 x 1.6 inch

£10,818

Painting, Le mec, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Painting - 35 x 25 x 2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 9.8 x 0.8 inch

£20,283

Painting, DJ.L-Machine Extasy.Musik, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Painting - 55 x 46 x 2.5 cm Painting - 21.7 x 18.1 x 1 inch

£46,877

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Fine Art Drawings - 26 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.2 x 8.3 x 0 inch

£1,082

Print, La lumière est !, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 110.5 x 84.5 x 0.3 cm Print - 43.5 x 33.3 x 0.1 inch

£5,319

Painting, L'an 2000, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Painting - 65 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 25.6 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch

£45,074

Print, L'homme jaune, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 103.5 x 85 cm Print - 40.7 x 33.5 inch

£2,614

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 31 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 12.2 x 0.1 inch

£811

Print, Rock Viril, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 65 x 65 x 1 cm Print - 25.6 x 25.6 x 0.4 inch

£2,885

Print, Le grand Georges à la pipe, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 50 x 54 x 1 cm Print - 19.7 x 21.3 x 0.4 inch

£3,155

Print, La chasse aux canards, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 70 x 100 x 4 cm Print - 27.6 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

£3,471

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The price of a Robert Combas painting generally ranges from €10,000 to €100,000, depending on the size, technique, and period of the work. On Artsper, some major works can exceed this amount.
Which artists are part of the Free Figuration movement?
The leading artists of Figuration Libre were Robert Combas, Hervé Di Rosa, François Boisrond, and Rémi Blanchard. This French movement from the 1980s blended popular culture, comics, and contemporary art.