Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841–1919)
What is Pierre Auguste Renoir’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 180 auction results for Pierre Auguste Renoir at 32 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,739 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,522–$54,314, n=10). The auction record is $1,448,315 for Jeune fille lisant (2026, Koller Auktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeune fille lisant, 1890 | Oil on canvas | $1,448,315 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Bouquet de fleurs au pichet de terre, 1885 | Oil on canvas | $671,136 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Vase of anemones and roses | Oil on canvas. Signed lower right 46,2 x 38,6 cm | $379,882 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Bords de rivière, 1898 | Oil on canvas | $327,156 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Two young girls reading, 1890 | Pastel on paper. Signed lower right | $318,041 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Paysage aux deux figures, 1915 | Oil on canvas | $290,255 | Koller Auktionen | Jul 2021 |
| 7 | Paysage, vallée village sur la hauteur et fond de montagnes, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $284,127 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2019 |
| 8 | Roses | Oil on canvas | $271,787 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2019 |
| 9 | Gabrielle et Jean Renoir, 1896 | Oil on canvas | $261,789 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | L'allée d'arbres, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $260,775 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $261,282 |
| Other | 6 | $16,898 |
| Prints | 34 | $1,052 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $3,960 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 180 results from 32 houses · How we compute these figures
Pierre Auguste Renoir is a French artist with 254 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $722. 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 $1,448,315, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Pierre Auguste Renoir on OpeningBid →What is a Pierre Auguste Renoir work worth?
Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Auguste Renoir work is $722.
The median Pierre Auguste Renoir print sells for $555 across 92 lots.
The median Pierre Auguste Renoir painting sells for $227,702 across 21 lots.
The median Pierre Auguste Renoir work on paper sells for $13,066 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Auguste Renoir prints typically sell for $325–$1,298 (the middle half of 77 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Auguste Renoir paintings typically sell for $94,772–$284,127 (the middle half of 21 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 | 131 | $555†‡ | $17,943† | 70.2% | 2026-07-24 |
| Paintings | 22 | $227,702†‡ | $1.4M | 95.5% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $13,066†‡ | $318,041 | 75% | 2026-04-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $4,850‡ | $17,081‡ | 85.7% | 2025-12-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $261,282‡ | $1.4M | — | 2026-06-26 |
† 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 (131 lots) median $555 with 70.2% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $227,702, record $1,448,315. A typical Pierre Auguste Renoir painting sells for around 411× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $261,282.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 77 | $325–$1,298†‡ | $600†‡ | $17,943† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $139–$3,397† | $286† | $14,036 |
† 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) | 21 | $94,772–$284,127†‡ | $227,702†‡ | $1.4M |
† 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 | $3,126–$53,488†‡ | $13,066†‡ | $318,041 |
† 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 | $2,041–$5,875‡ | $3,826‡ | $16,138 |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $1.4M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $671,136 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $318,041 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $66,132 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $17,943† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $17,081‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $16,138 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $14,036 |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pierre Auguste Renoir worth?
Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Auguste Renoir work is $722. The median Pierre Auguste Renoir print sells for $555 across 92 lots. The median Pierre Auguste Renoir painting sells for $227,702 across 21 lots. The median Pierre Auguste Renoir work on paper sells for $13,066 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Auguste Renoir prints typically sell for $325–$1,298 (the middle half of 77 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Pierre Auguste Renoir paintings typically sell for $94,772–$284,127 (the middle half of 21 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 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Auguste Renoir print is $555. 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 $17,943. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $17,943 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Pierre Auguste Renoir painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Auguste Renoir painting is $227,702. 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 $1,448,315.
What is the average price of a small Pierre Auguste Renoir print?
Based on 77 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre Auguste Renoir print (small (under 50 cm)) is $600, 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 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre Auguste Renoir painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $227,702, 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 $1,448,315, set in 2026.
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