Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919)
Pierre-Auguste Renoir is a French artist with 899 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,565. 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 $17,588, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 689 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre-Auguste Renoir work is $2,565.
The median Pierre-Auguste Renoir print sells for $2,000 across 479 lots.
The median Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting sells for $204,078 across 118 lots.
The median Pierre-Auguste Renoir sculpture sells for $5,765 across 21 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Pierre-Auguste Renoir prints typically sell for $964–$3,600 (the middle half of 323 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Pierre-Auguste Renoir paintings typically sell for $97,584–$486,679 (the middle half of 93 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 | 562 | $2,000†‡ | $322,718 | 85.2% | 2026-08-20 |
| Paintings | 122 | $204,078†‡ | $37.8M | 96.7% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $89,383† | $1.7M | 73.1% | 2026-04-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 29 | $5,765†‡ | $56,704 | 72.4% | 2026-01-08 |
| Photography | 1 | $642 | $642 | — | 2022-11-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 98 | $331,878†‡ | $37.8M | — | 2026-05-19 |
† 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 (562 lots) median $2,000 with 85.2% sell-through. Paintings (122 lots) median $204,078, record $37,793,761. A typical Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting sells for around 102× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 98 lots) the median is $331,878.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 323 | $964–$3,600†‡ | $1,920†‡ | $34,926 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $2,320–$27,706†‡ | $12,000†‡ | $322,718 |
† 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) | 93 | $97,584–$486,679†‡ | $204,078†‡ | $1.7M‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $1,356–$559,098†‡ | $350,000†‡ | $37.8M |
† 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) | 8 | $43,394–$92,470 | $69,674 | $176,160 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $78,774–$585,790† | $116,254† | $1.7M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,014–$8,101†‡ | $4,875†‡ | $56,704 |
† 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 | 2026 | $37.8M |
| Paintings | 2006 | $3.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $688,358 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $322,718 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $121,830 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $56,704 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2000 | $43,301 |
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 689 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre-Auguste Renoir work is $2,565. The median Pierre-Auguste Renoir print sells for $2,000 across 479 lots. The median Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting sells for $204,078 across 118 lots. The median Pierre-Auguste Renoir sculpture sells for $5,765 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Pierre-Auguste Renoir prints typically sell for $964–$3,600 (the middle half of 323 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Pierre-Auguste Renoir paintings typically sell for $97,584–$486,679 (the middle half of 93 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 479 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre-Auguste Renoir print is $2,000. 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 print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre-Auguste Renoir print is $322,718.
What is the average price of a Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting?
Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting is $204,078. 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 $37,793,761.
What is the average price of a Pierre-Auguste Renoir sculpture?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre-Auguste Renoir sculpture is $5,765. 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 sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre-Auguste Renoir sculpture is $56,704.
What is the average price of a small Pierre-Auguste Renoir print?
Based on 323 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre-Auguste Renoir print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,920, 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 93 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre-Auguste Renoir painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $204,078, 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 $37,793,761, set in 2026.
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