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# Alfred Reth (1884–1966)

## What is Alfred Reth’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 137 auction results for Alfred Reth at 21 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,482 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,565–$4,322, n=14). The auction record is $90,252 for Portrait du Docteur Esmen, Le Professeur Esmein (2022, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait du Docteur Esmen, Le Professeur Esmein, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $90,252 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | Portrait du Docteur Esmen, 1914 | Oil/canvas | $83,116 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 1990 |
| 3 | Au Café, 1927 | Oil paint | $78,740 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | LE JARDIN DES PLANTES, 1926 | Signée et cachet de la signature en bas vers le centre | $54,890 | Artcurial | Oct 2006 |
| 5 | Landscape with Three Figures, 1926 | Oil paint | $54,000 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 6 | SANS TITRE, 1960 | Signé | $32,946 | Artcurial | Apr 2007 |
| 7 | Composition abstraite, 1951 | Gouache, crayon/paper | $19,637 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 1990 |
| 8 | Composition, 1964 | Oil | $18,865 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 1992 |
| 9 | COMPOSITION, 1942 | Cachet de la signature au dos | $18,688 | Artcurial | Apr 2008 |
| 10 | PERSONNAGES, 1934 | Toile | $15,683 | Artcurial | Oct 2006 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $5,020 |
| Other | 30 | $1,479 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $1,409 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $4,312 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $891 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 137 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alfred Reth is a French artist with 239 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,706. 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 Alfred Reth is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,793; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Alfred Reth work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Alfred Reth work worth?

Across 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Reth work is $2,706.

The median Alfred Reth painting sells for $3,585 across 56 lots.

The median Alfred Reth work on paper sells for $1,071 across 53 lots.

The median Alfred Reth print sells for $1,283 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Reth work on papers typically sell for $393–$1,089 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred Reth paintings typically sell for $2,702–$8,926 (the middle half of 30 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 | 1 | $1,283 | $1,283 | — | 2018-04-27 |
| Paintings | 85 | $3,585†‡ | $90,252 | 65.9% | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 81 | $1,071†‡ | $27,395† | 65.4% | 2026-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $54,890† | $90,252 | — | 2025-11-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Alfred Reth's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,283. Paintings (85 lots) median $3,585, record $90,252. A typical Alfred Reth painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $54,890.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,713–$5,052†‡ | $3,045†‡ | $12,930 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $2,702–$8,926†‡ | $3,955†‡ | $90,252 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $393–$1,089†‡ | $798†‡ | $2,540 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $2,598–$7,301†‡ | $3,170†‡ | $27,395† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $90,252 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $78,740 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $27,395† |
| Works on Paper | 1990 | $19,637 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,283 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Alfred Reth worth?

Across 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Reth work is $2,706. The median Alfred Reth painting sells for $3,585 across 56 lots. The median Alfred Reth work on paper sells for $1,071 across 53 lots. The median Alfred Reth print sells for $1,283 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Reth work on papers typically sell for $393–$1,089 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred Reth paintings typically sell for $2,702–$8,926 (the middle half of 30 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 Alfred Reth painting?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Reth painting is $3,585. 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 Alfred Reth's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Reth painting is $90,252.

### What is the average price of a Alfred Reth work on paper?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Reth work on paper is $1,071. 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 Alfred Reth's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Reth work on paper is $27,395. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $27,395 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Alfred Reth work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfred Reth work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $798, 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 Alfred Reth painting?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfred Reth painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,955, 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 Alfred Reth's auction record?

Alfred Reth's auction record is $90,252, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.