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# Auguste Renoir (1841–1919)

## What is Auguste Renoir’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 535 auction results for Auguste Renoir at 39 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,519 including buyer’s premium (middle half $487–$9,279, n=26). The auction record is $593,996 for Femme à la poitrine nue, endormie (2025, Karl & Faber). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Femme à la poitrine nue, endormie, 1919 | Oil on canvas | $593,996 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Femme au Coin du Poêle, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $583,300 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Maria au repos (Gabrielle Assise) (Virgin au repos (Gabrielle assise)), circa 1905 | Oil on canvas | $421,600 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | Femme nue à sa toilette, 1892 | Oil on canvas | $418,507 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Paysage avec femme assise au milieu, 1918 | Oil on canvas | $413,315 | Karl & Faber | Jul 2021 |
| 6 | Jeunes femmes dans un jardin, circa 1895 | Oil on canvas | $354,270 | Karl & Faber | Jul 2021 |
| 7 | Portrait de Jeune Fille (Brune) | Oil on canvas | $262,975 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Baigneuse de profil à gauche | Oil on canvas | $251,955 | Tajan | Jun 2020 |
| 9 | Étude de femmes (trois nus de femme et un portrait de fillette), 1896 | Oil on canvas | $251,832 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2022 |
| 10 | Vaches au pâturage | Oil on canvas | $219,840 | Tajan | Nov 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $251,893 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $15,275 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $2,709 |
| Prints | 294 | $2,280 |
| Other | 35 | $1,742 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $13,700 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 280 | $2,265 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 535 results from 39 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Auguste Renoir is a French artist with 808 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,200. 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 Auguste Renoir sold in 2026 for $3,248, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Auguste Renoir work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Auguste Renoir work worth?

Across 523 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Auguste Renoir work is $2,200.

The median Auguste Renoir print sells for $1,876 across 439 lots.

The median Auguste Renoir painting sells for $181,134 across 62 lots.

The median Auguste Renoir work on paper sells for $15,868 across 10 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Auguste Renoir prints typically sell for $719–$3,261 (the middle half of 352 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Auguste Renoir paintings typically sell for $92,236–$253,872 (the middle half of 52 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 | 620 | $1,876†‡ | $47,500 | 70.8% | 2026-09-22 |
| Paintings | 94 | $181,134†‡ | $2.4M‡ | 66% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $15,868†‡ | $131,864 | 47.6% | 2025-06-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $2,709 | $108,394 | 37.5% | 2026-05-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 46 | $240,464†‡ | $2.4M‡ | — | 2025-12-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Auguste Renoir's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (620 lots) median $1,876 with 70.8% sell-through. Paintings (94 lots) median $181,134, record $2,372,867. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Auguste Renoir painting sells for around 97× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 46 lots) the median is $240,464.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 352 | $719–$3,261†‡ | $1,800†‡ | $46,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $4,940–$17,700†‡ | $9,586†‡ | $47,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $176–$661† | $206† | $1,306† |

† 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) | 52 | $92,236–$253,872†‡ | $173,148†‡ | $1.3M‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $131,775–$749,362†‡ | $583,300†‡ | $2.4M‡ |

† 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) | 6 | $6,395–$24,170†‡ | $15,416†‡ | $54,528‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,820–$2,840 | $2,578 | $5,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $2.4M‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1.3M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $131,864 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $108,394 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $54,528‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $47,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $46,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $5,000 |

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

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 Auguste Renoir worth?

Across 523 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Auguste Renoir work is $2,200. The median Auguste Renoir print sells for $1,876 across 439 lots. The median Auguste Renoir painting sells for $181,134 across 62 lots. The median Auguste Renoir work on paper sells for $15,868 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Auguste Renoir prints typically sell for $719–$3,261 (the middle half of 352 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Auguste Renoir paintings typically sell for $92,236–$253,872 (the middle half of 52 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 Auguste Renoir print?

Based on 439 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Auguste Renoir print is $1,876. 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 Auguste Renoir's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Auguste Renoir print is $47,500.

### What is the average price of a Auguste Renoir painting?

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Auguste Renoir painting is $181,134. 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 Auguste Renoir's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Auguste Renoir painting is $2,372,867. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Auguste Renoir work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Auguste Renoir work on paper is $15,868. 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 Auguste Renoir's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Auguste Renoir work on paper is $131,864.

### What is the average price of a small Auguste Renoir print?

Based on 352 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Auguste Renoir print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,800, 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 small Auguste Renoir painting?

Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Auguste Renoir painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $173,148, 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 Auguste Renoir's auction record?

Auguste Renoir's auction record is $2,372,867, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Auguste Renoir auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/auguste-renoir (updated 2026-11-02).

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.