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# Chet Reneson (b. 1934)

## What is Chet Reneson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Chet Reneson at 9 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,936 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,694–$2,300, n=5). The auction record is $4,538 for By the Campfire (2024, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | By the Campfire, 2003 | Watercolor on paper | $4,538 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | THE LIVE OAK | Watercolor on paper | $3,738 | Grogan & Company | Sep 2004 |
| 3 | Painting of a Fisherman, 1999 | Watercolor and gouache on paper painting depicting a man standing in a river with a fishing pole | $2,640 | Case Antiques Auctions & Appraisals | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | Fly Fishers, 1934 | Watercolors on paper | $2,460 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2012 |
| 5 | Chet Reneson Fishing Watercolor Painting 1993, 1993 | Watercolor on paper | $2,300 | Revere Auctions | May 2025 |
| 6 | Fly Fishing, 1999 | Watercolor on paper | $1,936 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Morning Hunt | Watercolor on paper | $1,694 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Fast Water: Landing a Fish, 1974 | Watercolor on paper | $1,625 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Ducks in Flight, 1934 | Acrylic on masonite | $1,088 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $2,198 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $2,460 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chet Reneson is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,512. 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 Chet Reneson is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Chet Reneson works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Chet Reneson work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chet Reneson work is $1,512.

The median Chet Reneson work on paper sells for $2,198 across 8 lots.

The median Chet Reneson painting sells for $2,300 across 3 lots.

The median Chet Reneson print sells for $150 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 | 1 | $150‡ | $150‡ | — | 2024-03-07 |
| Paintings | 3 | $2,300† | $2,750† | — | 2025-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $2,198†‡ | $7,000† | 72.7% | 2024-11-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Chet Reneson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $150. Paintings (3 lots) median $2,300, record $2,750. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,750 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Chet Reneson painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,625–$3,738†‡ | $2,460†‡ | $7,000† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $7,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,538 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,750† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $150‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 Chet Reneson worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chet Reneson work is $1,512. The median Chet Reneson work on paper sells for $2,198 across 8 lots. The median Chet Reneson painting sells for $2,300 across 3 lots. The median Chet Reneson print sells for $150 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 Chet Reneson work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chet Reneson work on paper is $2,198. 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 Chet Reneson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chet Reneson work on paper is $7,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is Chet Reneson's auction record?

Chet Reneson's auction record is $7,000, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chet Reneson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chet-reneson (updated 2026-11-03).

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.