Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919)
What is Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,356 auction results for Pierre-Auguste Renoir at 88 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,670 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,397–$152,400, n=285). The auction record is $24,435,000 for Berthe Morisot et sa fille, Julie Manet (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berthe Morisot et sa fille, Julie Manet, 1894 | Oil paint | $24,435,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Sentier dans le bois, 1874 | Oil paint | $16,900,282 | Christie's | Feb 2019 |
| 3 | L'ombrelle, 1878 | Oil paint | $15,149,273 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 4 | LA LOGE or L'AVANT-SCÈNE | Oil on canvas | $14,593,489 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 5 | FEMMES DANS UN JARDIN | Oil on canvas | $12,249,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 6 | Square de la Trinité, 1841 | Oil paint | $11,910,000 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 7 | Jeunes filles jouant au volant, 1887 | Oil paint | $11,365,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 8 | Baigneuse, 1891 | Oil paint | $10,410,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Femme nue couchée, Gabrielle, 1903 | Oil paint | $10,162,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 10 | Gabrielle au miroir, 1910 | Oil paint | $9,087,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 866 | $311,984 |
| Other | 238 | $89,532 |
| Works on paper | 143 | $68,500 |
| Sculpture | 60 | $18,800 |
| Prints | 858 | $2,125 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 440 | $266,650 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 1,562 | $22,266 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $2,184 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,356 results from 88 houses · How we compute these figures
Pierre-Auguste Renoir is a French artist with 2,828 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $38,400. 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 Pierre-Auguste Renoir sold in 2026 for $1,404,049, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 2,329 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre-Auguste Renoir work is $38,400.
The median Pierre-Auguste Renoir print sells for $1,912 across 1,008 lots.
The median Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting sells for $317,119 across 948 lots.
The median Pierre-Auguste Renoir work on paper sells for $65,000 across 176 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Pierre-Auguste Renoir prints typically sell for $942–$3,570 (the middle half of 807 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Pierre-Auguste Renoir paintings typically sell for $118,014–$433,125 (the middle half of 680 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 | 1,130 | $1,912†‡ | $156,000 | 89.2% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 1,008 | $317,119†‡ | $24.4M | 94% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 191 | $65,000†‡ | $2.4M | 92.1% | 2026-10-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 64 | $18,800†‡ | $520,000 | 89.1% | 2026-09-20 |
| Photography | 3 | $264†‡ | $1,007 | — | 2020-11-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 916 | $379,500†‡ | $24.4M | — | 2026-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,130 lots) median $1,912 with 89.2% sell-through. Paintings (1,008 lots) median $317,119, record $24,435,000. A typical Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting sells for around 166× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 916 lots) the median is $379,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 807 | $942–$3,570†‡ | $1,692†‡ | $86,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 161 | $3,418–$21,802†‡ | $8,820†‡ | $156,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $662–$1,192 | $1,043 | $5,312 |
† 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) | 680 | $118,014–$433,125†‡ | $234,612†‡ | $4.9M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 204 | $660,172–$2.7M | $1.3M | $24.4M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $518,500–$5.2M | $614,701 | $10.2M |
† 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) | 116 | $21,505–$86,596†‡ | $47,600†‡ | $542,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $79,926–$538,429 | $175,774 | $2.4M |
† 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) | 28 | $5,150–$15,597† | $11,622† | $61,514 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $18,800–$41,711‡ | $32,265‡ | $123,234‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $230,500–$302,500 | $284,800 | $520,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $24.4M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $16.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $520,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $302,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $156,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $99,212 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pierre-Auguste Renoir worth?
Across 2,329 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre-Auguste Renoir work is $38,400. The median Pierre-Auguste Renoir print sells for $1,912 across 1,008 lots. The median Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting sells for $317,119 across 948 lots. The median Pierre-Auguste Renoir work on paper sells for $65,000 across 176 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Pierre-Auguste Renoir prints typically sell for $942–$3,570 (the middle half of 807 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Pierre-Auguste Renoir paintings typically sell for $118,014–$433,125 (the middle half of 680 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 Pierre-Auguste Renoir print?
Based on 1,008 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre-Auguste Renoir print is $1,912. 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 Pierre-Auguste Renoir's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre-Auguste Renoir print is $156,000.
What is the average price of a Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting?
Based on 948 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting is $317,119. 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 Pierre-Auguste Renoir's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting is $24,435,000.
What is the average price of a Pierre-Auguste Renoir work on paper?
Based on 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre-Auguste Renoir work on paper is $65,000. 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 Pierre-Auguste Renoir's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre-Auguste Renoir work on paper is $2,430,000.
What is the average price of a small Pierre-Auguste Renoir print?
Based on 807 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre-Auguste Renoir print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,692, 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 Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting?
Based on 680 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $234,612, 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 Pierre-Auguste Renoir's auction record?
Pierre-Auguste Renoir's auction record is $24,435,000, set in 2022.
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