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# HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ (1887–1981)

## What is HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 89 auction results for HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ at 35 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,747 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,412–$1,914, n=9). The auction record is $16,380 for Ballerines au foyer (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballerines au foyer | Oil paint | $16,380 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | LANGRES, MARIAGE DANS LE SALON D'HONNEUR DE LA MAIRIE, 1887 | Huile sur toile | $13,047 | Osenat | Dec 2014 |
| 3 | Le Petit Palais, Paris | Oil on canvas, unframed | $10,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2009 |
| 4 | PLACE DE L'OPERA | Oil on canvas | $9,200 | Grogan & Company | Sep 2007 |
| 5 | Paris at Twilight | Oil on canvas | $8,820 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | PARC MONCEAU | Huile sur toile | $6,002 | Tajan | Jul 2014 |
| 7 | Porte Saint Martin | Huile sur toile | $5,624 | Tajan | Sep 2011 |
| 8 | BALLERINES AU FOYER DE L'OPÉRA, 1887 | Huile sur toile | $5,514 | Osenat | Oct 2013 |
| 9 | A Courtyard Cafe, 1887 | Oil on canvas | $4,830 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2004 |
| 10 | Scène de rue | — | $4,147 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $2,586 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $3,785 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $2,318 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 89 results from 35 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ is a French artist with 148 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,319. 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 HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ sold in 2024 for $3,232, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ work worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ work is $2,319.

The median HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ painting sells for $2,412 across 70 lots.

The median HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ print sells for $667 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ paintings typically sell for $1,397–$2,783 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ paintings typically sell for $2,844–$5,907 (the middle half of 22 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 | 2 | $667 | $667 | 50% | 2026-06-19 |
| Paintings | 93 | $2,412†‡ | $16,380 | 75.3% | 2026-07-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $11,088‡ | $16,380 | — | 2021-12-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $667 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (93 lots) median $2,412, record $16,380. A typical HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ painting sells for around 3.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $11,088.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $1,397–$2,783†‡ | $2,120†‡ | $16,380 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $2,844–$5,907†‡ | $4,127†‡ | $13,047 |

† 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 | 2021 | $16,380 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $13,047 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $667 |

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 HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ work is $2,319. The median HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ painting sells for $2,412 across 70 lots. The median HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ print sells for $667 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ paintings typically sell for $1,397–$2,783 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ paintings typically sell for $2,844–$5,907 (the middle half of 22 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 HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ painting?

Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ painting is $2,412. 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 HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ painting is $16,380.

### What is the average price of a small HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ painting?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,120, 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 HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,127, 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 HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ's auction record?

HERVÉ, JULES RENÉ's auction record is $16,380, set in 2021.

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